BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Under the direction of the Executive Director, Special Services, the Program Specialist provides expertise and assistance in meeting the needs of students with 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 general 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CREDENTIAL: Required Appropriate California Special Education Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or Language, Speech and Hearing Authorization. EXPERIENCE: Required 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. Desired Experience in program coordination. A working knowledge and use of computer assisted instruction and other instructional technology. Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to special education, resources and materials available for use in special education curriculum, student assessment methods, research bases underlying best practices in special education, facilitating and participating in group processes. EDUCATION: Required B.A. or B.S Desired M.A. or M.S