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Administrator, Educational Services

Orange County Department of Education
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Administrator, Educational Services at Orange County Department of Education

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Application Deadline

6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/4/2026
Contact
Linda Nguyen
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$648.675 - $790.331 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 36; commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Length of Work Year
225 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Budget Status
New Position

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Join a dynamic leadership team dedicated to developing current and future educational leaders across Orange County. The Administrator, Educational Services provides strategic leadership for administrator development, coaching, and capacity-building initiatives. Working closely with local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and community partners, this role designs and implements leadership learning experiences that strengthen leadership capacity and support aspiring and practicing administrators. Ideal candidates are collaborative, visionary leaders committed to educational excellence and continuous improvement. Candidates must possess a valid California Administrative Credential, a California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program, and significant experience in educational leadership.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: Education: Master's degree in education, education administration, behavior management, or a related field. Experience: Five (5) years of educational experience, including two (2) years of administrative service in a public-school setting. Credential: A valid California teaching credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program and a valid California Administrative credential.

Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application - Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: Education: Master's degree in education, education administration, behavior management, or a related field. Experience: Five (5) years of educational experience, including two (2) years of administrative service in a public-school setting. Credential: A valid California teaching credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program and a valid California Administrative credential.

Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application - Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

BENEFITS: We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees. 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. The Orange County Department of Education’s employment practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. AA/EOE/ADA

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BENEFITS: We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees. 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. The Orange County Department of Education’s employment practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. AA/EOE/ADA
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