Coordinator, Student Services

Coordinator, Student Services

The Orange County Department of Education is seeking a collaborative and knowledgeable Coordinator, Student Services to provide leadership and support to Orange County school districts in the implementation of student services programs. Working in partnership with district leaders, the coordinator provides guidance, training, and technical assistance in the areas of attendance, interdistrict transfers, student discipline and suspension, and Section 504. The coordinator also oversees the implementation of state and federally funded grants that support student services initiatives, ensuring program fidelity, compliance, and successful outcomes.

In this role, the coordinator serves as the chairperson of the County School Attendance Review Board (SARB), helping districts navigate complex student matters while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Through strategic leadership, grant oversight, and collaboration with community partners, the coordinator advances equitable student access, promotes best practices, and supports positive outcomes for students throughout Orange County.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A Master's degree in education, education administration, behavior management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of educational experience, including two (2) years of administrative service in a public school setting.

Licenses;
Certificates;
Special Requirements:

• A valid California credential authorizing instruction or services in a public school program.
• A valid California Administrative credential may be required for some assignments.

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application.

• Describe your experience leading or supporting student services programs in a TK–12 educational setting. Please include your responsibilities related to attendance, student discipline, interdistrict transfers, Section 504, or other student support programs.
• Describe a complex situation you have managed in a school or educational setting that required balancing legal requirements, competing priorities, and strict timelines. What was the situation, what laws, policies, or regulations did you need to consider, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

Answering supplemental questions give applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Notice to Applicants:
If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at:  Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check.

The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.

We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA