Program Specialist, Special Education Resource Lead/Open Access

About the role

The Program Specialist – Special Education Resource Lead/Open Access provides content support and continuous improvement efforts through technical assistance in the areas of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) implementation.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with Local Educational Agencies (LEA), Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), and County Office of Education (COE) administrators, educators, and improvement team members across the state.
• Provides content support and continuous improvement efforts through technical assistance in the areas of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) implementation.

Qualifications

• This position is grant funded which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. The current grant is funded through June 30, 2027.
• Must possess one of the following: a valid California Special Education teaching credential, valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in Speech and Language, or valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with school psychology authorization.
• If hired, must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License.

Requirements

• Copy of Transcript (Master's degree is required)
• Credential Copy (Must possess one of the following: a valid California Special Education teaching credential, valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in Speech and Language, or valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with school psychology authorization.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters required with signature and dated)
• Resume

About the Employer

Welcome to Placer County Office of Education!

We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk).

We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California.

Additional Placer County Office of Education Information

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquires/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Executive Director of Human Resources Brian Swank at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road Rocklin, CA 95765 (530) 889-5952 or by email at bswank@placercoe.org

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer