Assistant Director, Special Services (2025-2026) at Panama-Buena Vista Union Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District seeks letters of application from qualified certificated candidates who are interested in the position of Assistant Director, Special Services. The Assistant Director works under the direction of the Director of Special Education Programs within the Special Services Division. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing special education programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Assistant Director sets the vision and direction for specific special education programs and provides guidance to school sites and staff to ensure high-quality services for students with disabilities.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of special education programs aligned with district goals and federal/state mandates.
- Support the Director of Special Education by providing technical, specialized, consultative, and advisory input on programmatic and legal matters related to special education.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Chair IEP meetings as needed, ensuring procedural and substantive compliance with special education law and best practices.
- Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of special education personnel to ensure high-quality staffing across district programs.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver professional development and coaching for special education and general education staff on instructional practices, compliance, trauma-informed care, and inclusive education.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through the analysis of student data, staffing trends, enrollment projections, and compliance indicators to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Recommend future needs and program expansion, including identifying and proposing new classroom locations, staffing, and facility needs to the Assistant Superintendent.
- Coordinate and support site administrators and staff in implementing prevention and intervention programs for identified and at-risk students.
- Oversee the delivery of services and placement for students with disabilities, including inclusive settings, to ensure access and success.
- Supervise and support certificated and classified staff within the Special Education Division, including teachers, paraeducators, and clerical personnel.
- Assist in monitoring budgets, program expenditures, and the effective use of special education resources.
- Facilitate collaboration across departments and serve as a liaison with external agencies to ensure cohesive support for students with specialized needs.
- Serve as an integral member of the district’s leadership team, contributing to initiatives related to student wellness, school safety, and inclusive practices
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Valid California Teaching or or Pupil Personnel Services Credential Valid Administrative Services Credential. Master’s degree from an Accredited university with major coursework in Education, Special Education or related field. 6-8 years of increasingly responsible experience in special education at the school site and program level administration, including 3-5 years in a leadership capacity.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS To complete your application, please ensure all required documents are submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (x3)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Valid California Teaching or or Pupil Personnel Services Credential Valid Administrative Services Credential. Master’s degree from an Accredited university with major coursework in Education, Special Education or related field. 6-8 years of increasingly responsible experience in special education at the school site and program level administration, including 3-5 years in a leadership capacity.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS To complete your application, please ensure all required documents are submitted. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (x3)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
Annual Salary Range: $141,304 - $171,301 nine (9) steps, eight (8) hours per day. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of years of relevant experience. $2,500/year stipend for a Doctorate Degree; Longevity of $1,500 after 15 years of qualified District service and $3,500 after 20 years of qualified District service. Additional days, evenings/weekends as needed to perform related job duties and responsibilities. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 per year to family dental, medical, and vision insurance plans and a life insurance plan for employee only.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement.
Internal administrator candidates are required to submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department to receive consideration for this position.
Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
SPECIAL NOTES
1. More than one interview may be required. Not every qualified candidate can expect to be interviewed.
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831-8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.
Comments and Other Information
SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
Annual Salary Range: $141,304 - $171,301 nine (9) steps, eight (8) hours per day. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of years of relevant experience. $2,500/year stipend for a Doctorate Degree; Longevity of $1,500 after 15 years of qualified District service and $3,500 after 20 years of qualified District service. Additional days, evenings/weekends as needed to perform related job duties and responsibilities. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 per year to family dental, medical, and vision insurance plans and a life insurance plan for employee only.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement.
Internal administrator candidates are required to submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department to receive consideration for this position.
Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
SPECIAL NOTES
1. More than one interview may be required. Not every qualified candidate can expect to be interviewed.
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831-8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/4/2025
Contact
Tiffany Brasier
661-831-8331 6361
661-831-8331 6361
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$141,304 - $171,301 Annually
$141,304 - $171,301 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Doctorate Degree Stipend: $2,500
Length of Work Year
246 Working Days + 15 Holidays = 261 Paid Days
Employment Type
Full Time