The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an Outdoor Education Specialist. Outdoor Education Specialists assist in implementing learning and recreational activities with large and small student groups in a fifth/sixth-grade outdoor educationschool, including organizing and leading activities such as nature hikes, conservation and craft projects, and learning activities with large and small student groups on a variety of outdoor education subjects, such as biology, botany, ecology, astronomy, and conservation. The position applies standards to maintain student discipline and safety, supervises students in living activities, maintains equipment and learning areas, administers emergency first aid, supervises students, assists in ensuring site is kept clean and orderly, and operates various technology and other related equipment. The current assignment is located at Camp Cuyamaca in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park as part of the Innovation division within SDCOE. Please note that while this current assignment is for the location listed, employees of SDCOE may be administratively reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs. Located in the beautiful, expansive, and unspoiled 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, SDCOE's Cuyamaca Outdoor School is San Diego County's original 6th Grade Camp. Cuyamaca Outdoor School enriches lives by connecting children to science through nature and by fostering positive character development. Join our passionate, caring and energetic team as we serve up to 425 students per week at our camp located in the beautiful Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in East County San Diego! Please note: Final selection interviews will be conducted in-person at the Camp Cuyamaca site. Certain positions may require a male only or female only employee.
This position requires a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of college-level coursework in the natural sciences, recreation, education, or other related topics, and experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children. Possession of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.
To be considered for this position, please individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: • Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position • Copies of transcripts you wish to be considered • Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered Type of examination(s) for this classification: Applications will be reviewed, and candidates whose qualifications most closely match the classification requirements will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process. The examination process will consist of an application assessment, a presentation, and an oral examination. The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancy and any other vacancies in this classification for the next six (6) months, or until the list is exhausted.
For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.
Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves our county’s most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support nearly 780 schools and more than 500,000 students, including the nearly 10,000 children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 124 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
The mission of the San Diego County Office of Education is inspiring and leading innovation in education.
We directly serve students from birth to age 22, including those who:
The San Diego County Office of Education was created in 1948 to support schools throughout the county with business, curricular, and other services.
Originally, the San Diego County Board of Education was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. In 1949, voters here picked the first elected county board of education in the state. At the time, the county had 91,225 students and 68 school districts.