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Director, Special Education at Salinas City Elementary

Application Deadline

3/28/2019 10:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
3/25/2019
Contact
Tina Torrez
831-784-2206
Number of Openings
Not Specified

Add'l Salary Info

$107,292 - $140,164
Length of Work Year
225 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Director, Special Education

DEFINITION:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Education services, plan, implement, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the District’s special education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinates and oversee mandated special education programs for children with special needs including the conducting and/or assisting in due process hearings, mediations and resolution meetings.
  • Plans and oversees and provide guidance for all special education placements in other SELPAs, county programs or other restrictive settings.
  • Assists in the recruitment and selection and assignment of special education personnel.
  • Supervises and evaluate special education staff including psychologists, program specialists, behavior intervention specialists, District Nurse and itinerant certificated staff.
  • Plans and collaborates with outside mental/health agencies that provides direct student services.
  • Provides administrative leadership for 504 plans/meetings as needed .
  • Provides administrative leadership for Home/Hospital Instruction.
  • Observes the instructional program by regular visits to special education classes and by conferring with principals, teachers and other staff and administrators.
  • Provides overall direction and coordination efforts for the implementation of appropriate instructional programs in Special Education.
  • Provides leadership related to special education issues impacting the district and represent the district at appropriate meetings and hearings.
  • Plans and coordinates the recruitment and selection and assignment of special education personnel.
  • Plans and coordinates efforts for the implementation of appropriate instructional programs in Special Education.
  • Provides leadership to ensure understanding of and promote the educational program objectives of the district.
  • Plans and coordinates in-service programs for teaching and administrative staff.
  • Works with principals and teaching staff to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district.
  • Plans and coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and the instructional program.
  • Plans and coordinates or facilitates the collection and interpretation of results data.
  • Plans and coordinates or facilitates the use of data to inform the instructional process.
  • Ensures that all students with disabilities in the Salinas City Schools are provided a free and appropriate public education through the provision of instructional programs and related services.
  • Develops policies and procedures to govern the delivery of special education and related services including staff assignments.
  • In coordination with Educational Services staff, oversees implementation and use of standards-based curriculum and instructional materials for students in special education.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements governing special education programs in California.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to express ideas, thoughts, and instructions clearly to clients, community, and staff.
  • Ability to collaborate with other agencies in planning and implementing effective special education programs, including staff and parent training, within established budget constraints.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and prepare response alternatives for consideration by decision-making groups.
  • Knowledge of State funding allocation methods.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Three years of successful certificated special education experience and at least three years administrative experience with an emphasis on working with special needs students.
  • Experience at the leadership or management level or experience as a special education coordinator, program specialist or principal is preferred. 
  • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.  
  • Valid California teaching or other related Services credential.
  • California Administrative Services or other related Services credential.
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

California Administrative Credential Multiple Subject Credential CLAD Certificate Possess a valid driver’s license Three years of successful certificated special education experience Three years management and/or administrative experience Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred

Letter of Introduction Resume Three current Letters of Recommendation (within the last year)

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
  • Resume


  • Administrative Services Credential

  • Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate

  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects

California Administrative Credential Multiple Subject Credential CLAD Certificate Possess a valid driver’s license Three years of successful certificated special education experience Three years management and/or administrative experience Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred

Letter of Introduction Resume Three current Letters of Recommendation (within the last year)

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
  • Resume


  • Administrative Services Credential

  • Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate

  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects