Coordinator, Special Education/SELPA 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 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas 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 Director V, Special Education in all related aspects of SELPA related activities. Participate in the formulation, development and administration of District policies and procedures relating to Special Education programs; direct one or more of the subsections of the District’s special education curricula; observe, consult with and assist resource specialists, designated instruction and services instructors, and special day class teachers; oversee the development of the assigned programs. Coordinate and Supervise Special Education providers as assigned. Provide assistance to site level administrators as needed. Lead Informal Dispute Resolution meetings, participate in Special Education and/or Office of Civil Rights mediation and due process, respond to CDE Compliance Complaints, CDE data collection and review, and other needed legal mandates to maintain compliance with IDEA.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop and participate in research or impact of methods and materials used in the program.
- Research curriculum; assist in curriculum development and disseminate information regarding primary and supplementary resources.
- Support the board goals and priorities.
- Focus on district and school wide goals and initiatives.
- Focus on increasing student learning outcomes and improving state indicators.
- Support school psychologists and other related service providers.
- Screen and evaluate new materials and demonstrate their use to teachers / providers.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree
- Counseling and special education experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred as well)
- Minimum five years successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Bilingual preferred
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 Director V, Special Education in all related aspects of SELPA related activities. Participate in the formulation, development and administration of District policies and procedures relating to Special Education programs; direct one or more of the subsections of the District’s special education curricula; observe, consult with and assist resource specialists, designated instruction and services instructors, and special day class teachers; oversee the development of the assigned programs. Coordinate and Supervise Special Education providers as assigned. Provide assistance to site level administrators as needed. Lead Informal Dispute Resolution meetings, participate in Special Education and/or Office of Civil Rights mediation and due process, respond to CDE Compliance Complaints, CDE data collection and review, and other needed legal mandates to maintain compliance with IDEA.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop and participate in research or impact of methods and materials used in the program.
- Research curriculum; assist in curriculum development and disseminate information regarding primary and supplementary resources.
- Support the board goals and priorities.
- Focus on district and school wide goals and initiatives.
- Focus on increasing student learning outcomes and improving state indicators.
- Support school psychologists and other related service providers.
- Screen and evaluate new materials and demonstrate their use to teachers / providers.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree
- Counseling and special education experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred as well)
- Minimum five years successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Bilingual preferred
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
6/8/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/23/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$149,296 - $188,085 Annually
$149,296 - $188,085 Annually
Length of Work Year
220 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time