Alternative Education Visionary: Assistant Superintendent

Orange County Department of Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Department of Education seeks a visionary, student-centered leader for the Assistant Superintendent, Alternative Education. This executive role focuses on expanding opportunities and outcomes for diverse learners.

The successful candidate will direct OCDE’s Alternative Education Division, guiding programs, schools, and services while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the county.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in special education, including 3 years of administrative and supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Master's degree in Education, including specialized training in educational administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Preferred Experience: Five (5) or more years of successful experience as a school principal, preferably within alternative education or programs serving diverse and high-need student populations, is highly desirable.
• Experience providing district level, county office, or comparable executive leadership with responsibility for multiple programs, sites, administrators, and/or organizational initiatives is also highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for OCDE’s Alternative Education Division, guiding programs, schools, administrators, and services.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Champion high-quality teaching and learning and cultivate partnerships with school districts, county agencies, families, community organizations, and other educational partners.

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Orange County Department of Education seeks a visionary, student-centered leader for the Assistant Superintendent, Alternative Education. This executive role focuses on expanding opportunities and outcomes for diverse learners.

The successful candidate will direct OCDE’s Alternative Education Division, guiding programs, schools, and services while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the county.