Director, Student Support & Community Engagement Behavioral & Mental Health at Orange Unified School District Print Application Deadline 10/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/28/2026 Contact Sue Singh Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 146,748

• 184,620 Annually Add'l Salary Info Doctoral Stipend; In-District Longevity Length of Work Year 12 mo.

Employment Type Full Time Doctoral Stipend $3,500 annually About the Employer The Orange Unified School District serves approximately 24,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12th and encompasses all or part of the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana and Villa Park. In 1953, the citizens of the area voted to form a "unified" school district, combining the original five elementary districts with the high school district into one unified district, now known as the Orange Unified School District. OUSD has a long history of excellence that continues to grow and be enriched by the accomplishments of its students, teachers, staff and community.

• VISION
• Our Commitment = Inspiring our learners of today to be purposeful leaders of tomorrow.
• MISSION
• Our Intention = In partnership with our community, we will provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader.

• CORE VALUES

• Our Foundation = Integrity, Equity, Respect, and Excellence.

OUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

• or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law
• in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups.

The following have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and are located at 1401 N. Handy St., Orange, Ca 92867 at 714-628-4000: Dipali Potnis, Title IX Coordinator (Employees & Students), ext 4467, dpotnis@orangeusd.org; Andrea Foster, Section 504 Coordinator, OUSD Building J, ext 4002, afoster@orangeusd.org; Matthew Witmer, Universal Complaints Policy Compliance Officer/ADA/Title II Coordinator, OUSD Building D, ext 4466, mwitmer@orangeusd.org View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

• Completed Edjoin Application
• Letter of Introduction addressed to Dr. Sue Singh, Sr. Chief Executive Officer, Student Services, SELPA/Special Education
• Current Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years of the job posting, with a wet signature)
• Transcripts (copy of transcripts
• including BA/BS and post BA/BS units/degrees with date conferred/awarded)
• Credential Copy (valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential w/EL Authorization, do NOT attach the credential certificate copy
• see below for instructions to obtain your detailed credential copy)
• Administrative Services Credential (copy of detailed credential required
• not certificate)
• Possession of a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Educational Administration, Student Services, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field that supports the leadership of comprehensive student wellness and behavioral health programs
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, student services, behavioral health, mental health, counseling, special education, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience supervising, evaluating, or providing administrative leadership to staff or multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous school-site or district-level administrative experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive behavioral health, mental health, wellness, or student support programs.
• Experience administering budgets, grants, contracts, or other fiscal resources related to assigned programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and professional requirements.

To obtain a copy of your detailed credential: 1. Go to www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "I Need To", then "Search for an Educator or Credential" 3. Click "Search for an Educator" 4. Click "Secured Search" 5. Enter your Social Security Number and Birth Date 6. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print 7. Upload to your application Requirements / Qualifications

• Completed Edjoin Application
• Letter of Introduction addressed to Dr. Sue Singh, Sr. Chief Executive Officer, Student Services, SELPA/Special Education
• Current Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years of the job posting, with a wet signature)
• Transcripts (copy of transcripts
• including BA/BS and post BA/BS units/degrees with date conferred/awarded)
• Credential Copy (valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential w/EL Authorization, do NOT attach the credential certificate copy
• see below for instructions to obtain your detailed credential copy)
• Administrative Services Credential (copy of detailed credential required
• not certificate)
• Possession of a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Educational Administration, Student Services, Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field that supports the leadership of comprehensive student wellness and behavioral health programs
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, student services, behavioral health, mental health, counseling, special education, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience supervising, evaluating, or providing administrative leadership to staff or multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous school-site or district-level administrative experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive behavioral health, mental health, wellness, or student support programs.
• Experience administering budgets, grants, contracts, or other fiscal resources related to assigned programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and professional requirements.

To obtain a copy of your detailed credential: 1. Go to www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "I Need To", then "Search for an Educator or Credential" 3. Click "Search for an Educator" 4. Click "Secured Search" 5. Enter your Social Security Number and Birth Date 6. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print 7. Upload to your application Comments and Other Information

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are preferred Comments and Other Information
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