Coordinator, State and Federal Programs at Orange County Department of Education Share on X - Application Deadline 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 12/9/2025 Contact Chris Keithly Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $587.65 - $716.02 Daily Add'l Salary Info Certificated Management Range 32: Placement based on review of education and experience. Length of Work Year 210 days, 12 months Employment Type Full Time 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 The Orange County Department of Education is currently seeking a Coordinator, State and Federal Programs. The selected candidate will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for coordinating and implementing Educational programs and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; and provide assistance to higher level management staff. The position supports the OCDE LCAP process by guiding LE - As in the development of Local Control and Accountability Plans and reviewing them for compliance with state requirements. It also provides coaching to LE - As eligible for Differentiated Assistance, leading data analysis and implementation of actions to improve student outcomes. In addition, the role assists school site administrators and teams participating in Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), while also facilitating Orange County assessment and accountability networks by staying current on state and federal legislation, requirements, and updates to ensure LEA leaders receive timely and accurate support. Requirements / Qualifications 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: - Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course-work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field. - Five (5) years of educational experience, including three (3) years of administrative services in a CA district or school setting. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: - A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. - A valid California Administrative credential is preferred. There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the Ed. Join system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is 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 response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Provide an example where you were responsible for coordinating and implementing an educational program. What steps did you take to ensure the program's success, and how did you measure its effectiveness? Additionally, how did you navigate challenges or obstacles encountered during the implementation process? 2. Expand on your familiarity assisting a school or district designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement or Additional Targeted Support and Improvement. Describe the challenges and how you addressed them and how assessed the effectiveness of your interventions in facilitating improvement within the identified areas? Comments and Other Information A completed Ed. Join application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Ed. Join application. 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 selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. EOE/ ADA Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us. Links Related To This Job OCDE Salary Schedules OCDE Educational Services Division Application and Selection Procedure OCDE Human Resources Non-Discrimination Policy View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. STRS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. STRS. Informational Only. Cal. STRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY