Director V, Special Education at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Director of Special Education will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation and evaluation of the District’s special education program; develop and implement policies and the local plan for special education. This position requires subject matter expertise in special education programs, curriculum and instruction strategies, behavior intervention, budget development and the laws that drive special education services for students with disabilities.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide general supervision and evaluation of the district wide special education services, programs, budget, staffing, compliance and due process.
- Assist schools in on-going special education services implementation, monitoring, review and revision.
- Supervise and evaluate assigned managers and staff.
- Supervise development of all required due process procedures; schedule and implement appropriate participation at the Resolution Session, mediation and Due Process Hearing process. Implement Informal Dispute Resolution as requested by parents.
- Develop the Special Education Staffing, attend and report at District Staffing Meetings.
- Develop budget and prepare Board Agenda items regarding approval of expenditures as needed.
- Prepare Board Agenda items as needed for area of Special Education.
- Implement proactive measures to promote positive relationships with parents and counteract due process activity.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential.
- Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification.
- Three years of administrative experience in the public-school system, including responsible experience related to special education.
- Possession of a Master’s Degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university in a directly-related area to school administration, curriculum, or special education.
- Any combination of training and experience that will enhance successful service to the District in this role.
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Director of Special Education will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation and evaluation of the District’s special education program; develop and implement policies and the local plan for special education. This position requires subject matter expertise in special education programs, curriculum and instruction strategies, behavior intervention, budget development and the laws that drive special education services for students with disabilities.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide general supervision and evaluation of the district wide special education services, programs, budget, staffing, compliance and due process.
- Assist schools in on-going special education services implementation, monitoring, review and revision.
- Supervise and evaluate assigned managers and staff.
- Supervise development of all required due process procedures; schedule and implement appropriate participation at the Resolution Session, mediation and Due Process Hearing process. Implement Informal Dispute Resolution as requested by parents.
- Develop the Special Education Staffing, attend and report at District Staffing Meetings.
- Develop budget and prepare Board Agenda items regarding approval of expenditures as needed.
- Prepare Board Agenda items as needed for area of Special Education.
- Implement proactive measures to promote positive relationships with parents and counteract due process activity.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential.
- Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification.
- Three years of administrative experience in the public-school system, including responsible experience related to special education.
- Possession of a Master’s Degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university in a directly-related area to school administration, curriculum, or special education.
- Any combination of training and experience that will enhance successful service to the District in this role.
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
4/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/12/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$167,673 - $211,235 Annually
$167,673 - $211,235 Annually
Length of Work Year
220 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time