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SELPA Program Specialist at Ventura County Office of Education

Application Deadline

1/13/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
12/20/2024
Contact
Jillian Ramos
805-383-9336
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$445.97 - $607.25 Daily
Length of Work Year
260 Total Paid Days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, SELPA, and/or SELPA Directors, the SELPA Program Specialist provides leadership and assistance to the Local Educational Agency (LEAs), families, and community agencies in the Ventura County SELPA in the implementation of laws, regulations, and policies at the state, federal, and SELPA level to effectively support in the continuum of services for students with disabilities within the districts. Responsibilities include: organize and provide training for all educational partners including district administrators and direct service personnel; assist in the planning, organization, and coordination of SELPA programs and services; support, train, supervise and evaluate the occupational and physical therapists as assigned; serve as a liaison between the SELPA and parent and community groups; assist the SELPA Directors in monitoring and providing technical assistance in Local Plan implementation, legal compliance and data collection; lead and support district personnel in SIRAS trainings, reports and compliance.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree major course work in special education or related field and minimum five years educational experience, required. Valid California Clear Special Education Teaching -or- Pupil Personnel Services-School Psychology Services -or- Speech Language Pathology Services, preferred. Prior experience in a special education leadership position, preferred. Experience planning and presenting staff development activities, preferred. Bilingual preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license

All application materials must be submitted with a VCOE application as a complete package. A complete application package must include the following:

  • Certification (Bachelor's Degree-if applicable)
  • Copy of Transcript ( Official Transcripts with conferral date will be required upon offer of employment if applicable )
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 12 months **[LETTERS MUST BE DATED]**)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree major course work in special education or related field and minimum five years educational experience, required. Valid California Clear Special Education Teaching -or- Pupil Personnel Services-School Psychology Services -or- Speech Language Pathology Services, preferred. Prior experience in a special education leadership position, preferred. Experience planning and presenting staff development activities, preferred. Bilingual preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license

All application materials must be submitted with a VCOE application as a complete package. A complete application package must include the following:

  • Certification (Bachelor's Degree-if applicable)
  • Copy of Transcript ( Official Transcripts with conferral date will be required upon offer of employment if applicable )
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 12 months **[LETTERS MUST BE DATED]**)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

**Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1** Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval. Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Comments and Other Information


**Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1** Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval. Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.