Field Naturalist, Inside the Outdoors Program Educational Services Division

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange Countys most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475000 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. OCDEs 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.

As a leader in hands-on environmental science and cultural history programs the Inside the Outdoors (ITO) program has three major goals: Support OCDEs 5-3-1 strategic plan by providing rigorous hands-on environmental education programs to TK-12 students. Broaden participants understanding of science ideas and environmental literacy related to the Next Generation Science Standards and Californias Environmental Principles & Concepts. Foster student and community commitments to the protection of the natural environment. Inside the Outdoors field trip programs take place in parks and open spaces throughout Orange County. During our programs Pre-K through 12th grade students step into the shoes of ecologists geologists and other scientists as they explore our local ecosystems and discover local cultural history. Selected candidates will: Deliver environmental education and cultural history field trip programs to pre-K through 12th grade students from schools across Orange County. Enforce safety rules for students classroom teachers and chaperones. Hike on trails for up to one mile and traverse stairs and uneven terrain while carrying equipment. Work as a team with other ITO staff to set up and take down programs. Handle a variety of animals including rats snakes and insects Promote Inside the Outdoors and deliver programming during public community programs and partner events.