Special Education Program Specialist - Student Services

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Program Specialist provides expertise and assistance in meeting the needs of students with mild/moderate disabilities. The Program Specialist provides support in the form of consultation, coaching, one-to-one and group presentations, classroom support, and information for effective instructional strategies for regular educators, special education teachers and other personnel who provide instructional services to children and adolescents with disabilities.

The Program Specialist provides leadership to district staff in providing “best practice” academic and behavioral supports and interventions.

Requirements

/ Qualifications A minimum of three successful years teaching in a special education setting at the elementary or secondary level. Experience working with school staffs to implement program goals, utilizing and adapting core curriculum for special needs students, or providing special education speech language or other designated instructional services, or serving as a school psychologist.

Education

Master’s degree desired. Possession of a valid California teaching credential authorizing service as a teacher, in the above area; completion of CLAD teaching authorization or equivalent. Please attach the Ed. Join application, three (3) current (dated within one year) Letters of Recommendation, a Cover Letter or Letter of Introduction, your Resume, a complete copy of transcripts, a copy of your Credential and verification of your EL Authorization.

Incomplete application packets may subject candidates to disqualification. Copy of Transcript (Unofficial copies from BA and beyond) Credential Copy English Learner Authorization Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current (within one year) Letters of Recommendation) Resume Comments and Other Information A completed online application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening.

Once you have submitted your application, please check your email as Ed. Join will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive the Ed. Join email, check your spam/junk mail box. In the event that you do not get an email, you will have to apply again. Applications must be submitted in their entirety (a cover letter/letter of introduction, the application, a resume, three current letters of recommendation dated within one year, credential and unofficial transcripts).

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Applications will be carefully reviewed. Those applicants with the most appropriate education, experience and training will be scheduled to continue to the interview process. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their status. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive.

Human Resources reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to be qualified to continue through to the interview process. If you are having difficulty in completing your on-line application, please call 1-888-900-8945 for assistance. If you have forgotten your password, Ed. Join will email it to you.