Program Specialist at Corona-Norco Unified School District
About the Employer
The Corona-Norco Unified School District is the largest school district in Riverside County and the seventh-largest district in California. The success of our students is a direct result of our incredible classified and certificated staff members, which is why we believe in empowering our employees through a dedicated effort for continual training and professional development. Additionally, all teachers and administrators have access to participate in our induction program.
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POSITION: Program Specialist
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Program Specialist, SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) provides support in the form of consultation, coaching, one-to-one and group presentations, classroom support, and information for effective instructional and behavioral strategies. These services are available for regular and special education, designated instruction and services personnel, others providing instructional services to children and adolescents with exceptional needs. The Program Specialist must also have advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Observe, consult and assist staff in the planning and implementation of individual educational programs for children with exceptional needs.
• Provide consultation, instructional and behavioral support to address the needs of students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities.
• Plan programs, coordinate curricular resources, make them available and evaluate effectiveness of programs for individuals with exceptional needs..
• Monitor programmatic developments.
• Recommend research based instructional strategies affecting elementary and intermediate school intervention programs, specifically for reading, math, written language and career development.
• Participate in staff development, program development, including meetings/processes that are innovative or special methods and approaches.
• Provide coordination, consultation and program development in areas to which the program specialist is assigned.
• Assure that all students have full educational opportunity.
• Assist the district to meet federal and state standards and reporting requirements for special education programs that are compliant and instructionally sound.
• Facilitate acquisitions and use of instructional materials, resources, and equipment including Assistive technology.
• Provide support for classroom management, student transitions, and student positive behavior interventions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Three to five years of teaching or providing related special education services to students with exceptional needs.
Education: Masters degree
Certification: Valid Clear or Level II CA Education Specialist-Mild/Moderate with Autism Spectrum Disorders authorization or CA Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Credential (detailed credential version) or equivalent.
Skills: Plan, implement, assess and evaluate programs.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Effectively transmit knowledge and skills to others.
Plan, develop, and conduct meetings and training programs.
Maintain positive working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents, and others.
Abilities: To understand and communicate laws and regulations.
Develop effective staff inservices and other presentations.
Establish appropriate priorities and deadlines for completion of projects.
Exercise sound judgment. Work varied hours at multiple work locations.
Requirements / Qualifications
If you do not hold a California English Learner (EL) authorization and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) authorization, your application may still be considered. However, as part of CNUSD employment, you will be required to obtain an English Learner authorization as well as an ASD authorization prior to February first of your second year of employment. While in the process of obtaining the English Learner authorization and/or the ASD authorization, you must be eligible to hold an Emergency Permit authorizations(s). ONLY ATTACH TO YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUESTED If you encounter any problems with the application process; attaching documents etc., please contact Edjoin directly at 888-900-8945. CNUSD staff does not have access to Edjoin website to diagnose or correct any problems that may be occurring.
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of all official transcripts with Bachelors and/or Masters degree posted - NO online printouts are acceptable. Out of country transcripts may be submitted along with an evaluation from an agency approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.)
- Credential Copy (CA Education Specialist Instruction Credential CLEAR or equivalent; Mild/Moderate with Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization OR Moderate/Severe. Please submit the "detailed credential" version)
- Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Benjamin Roberts, Ed.D., Administrative Director, Human Resources)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation signed and dated within last 3 years. NO electronic signatures accepted.)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (All exam results: Basic Skills Requirement (i.e. CBEST), CSET or equivalency, etc.)
Requirements / Qualifications
If you do not hold a California English Learner (EL) authorization and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) authorization, your application may still be considered. However, as part of CNUSD employment, you will be required to obtain an English Learner authorization as well as an ASD authorization prior to February first of your second year of employment. While in the process of obtaining the English Learner authorization and/or the ASD authorization, you must be eligible to hold an Emergency Permit authorizations(s). ONLY ATTACH TO YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUESTED If you encounter any problems with the application process; attaching documents etc., please contact Edjoin directly at 888-900-8945. CNUSD staff does not have access to Edjoin website to diagnose or correct any problems that may be occurring.
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of all official transcripts with Bachelors and/or Masters degree posted - NO online printouts are acceptable. Out of country transcripts may be submitted along with an evaluation from an agency approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.)
- Credential Copy (CA Education Specialist Instruction Credential CLEAR or equivalent; Mild/Moderate with Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization OR Moderate/Severe. Please submit the "detailed credential" version)
- Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Benjamin Roberts, Ed.D., Administrative Director, Human Resources)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation signed and dated within last 3 years. NO electronic signatures accepted.)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (All exam results: Basic Skills Requirement (i.e. CBEST), CSET or equivalency, etc.)
Comments and Other Information
The Corona-Norco Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental/marital or family status, primary language, social class, geographical location, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. (CNUSD BP0300, 1312.3, BP/AR4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11, BP/AR4390, BP/AR5145.3, BP/AR5145.7, BP5146, BP/AR5131.2)
For any concerns or questions regarding discrimination, equity or Title IX, please contact:
Rosemarie Hickman, Coordinator, Human Resources
Corona-Norco Unified School District
2820 Clark Ave.,Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-5000, Rosemarie.Hickman@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Comments and Other Information
The Corona-Norco Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental/marital or family status, primary language, social class, geographical location, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. (CNUSD BP0300, 1312.3, BP/AR4119.11, 4219.11, 4319.11, BP/AR4390, BP/AR5145.3, BP/AR5145.7, BP5146, BP/AR5131.2)
For any concerns or questions regarding discrimination, equity or Title IX, please contact:
Rosemarie Hickman, Coordinator, Human Resources
Corona-Norco Unified School District
2820 Clark Ave.,Norco, CA 92860
(951) 736-5000, Rosemarie.Hickman@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Application Deadline
8/11/2023 8:40 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/12/2023
Contact
HR Certificated
951-736-5067
951-736-5067
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
91,560.68 - 145,648.24
Length of Work Year
212 Days
Employment Type
Full Time