Program Specialist

Application Deadline: 9/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, this position has the responsibility to develop, coordinate, and assist in supervising programs for general/special education students; provide consultative, support and advisory services to teachers, parents, administrators, and staff; oversee the development and implementation of prevention/intervention programs for students with and without disabilities; coordinate Section 504 District-wide; oversee special education and student information system database integration to ensure data are secure, accessible, accurate, and reliable for the District; assist with the facilitation of expulsion proceedings; assist in the development and implementation of district policies and budgets relating to the district program responsibilities; provide leadership in articulating and coordinating the programs through the various district organizational levels; assist district/site level administration in the evaluation of certificated and classified personnel staff within specified program areas.

Requirements

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months
• Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials
• Copies of all transcripts showing degree conferral(s)
• Copy of test scores (related to credential, if applicable)

Qualifications

• Eligible to apply for or holds a valid CA Administrative Services Credential and appropriate teaching and/or other prerequisite certificated credential(s).
• Valid education specialist teaching credential preferred.
• Valid certificated teaching and/or pupil personnel services credential(s).
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable.
• Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Experience with District databases preferred.

All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic, or paper application materials will not be accepted.

Pay

Current annual salary range: $139,532 - $161,755 plus $1,200 Doctoral Stipend.

Benefits

Excellent fringe benefits package.

Schedule

218 days annually (2026/2027 school year). Full-time position located at the District Office.

Additional Information

Applications from qualified candidates are invited. Bilingual applicants (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply.

As of January 1, 2025, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions must provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, regardless of length of service. This includes part-time, substitute, and full-time employment. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification or discharge.

Anticipated recruitment dates: Screening up to the week of 9/7/2026; first interviews the week of 9/14/2026; final interviews the week of 9/21/2026; Board approval 10/8/2026.