Special Education Program Specialist 26/27 SY (to start 7/1/2026) at Visions In Education Charter School - Sacramento
About the Employer
Visions In Education is one of the most established TK-12 public charter schools serving northern California. We provide high-quality educational programs for students and families seeking alternatives to the traditional public school setting. Visions In Education has successfully supported students and families for over 25 years and is a growing, thriving organization. Our success is rooted in hiring the most qualified teachers and staff, and helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We have a dynamic and cohesive team and many of our staff have been at Visions for over 15 years. Visions In Education provides competitive salaries, a generous medical/dental/vision benefits package as well as STRS/PERS retirement contributions. Our students and families choose Visions as their school because we provide outstanding teachers, personalized learning plans, enrichment opportunities, standards-based curriculum choices, and effective student support systems and technologies to help them achieve their educational goals. We are a tuition-free, WASC-accredited (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) public charter school that provides a rigorous standards-based education to Home School students (TK-8), Online Middle School students (7 & 8), and Independent Study High School students (9-12), including our University Prep Early College High School program serving 7,500 students across our nine-county service area, making us one of the largest and most stable charter schools in the Sacramento Valley region.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Grow with us! Visions In Education is preparing to enroll more students and change more lives. We’re adding many new positions for the 26/27 school year. Come join a team focused on student success! Visions is seeking a Special Education Program Specialist for the 2026/27 School year. This position will start 7/1/2026. The Program Specialist will provide overall management and direction in the planning and implementation of special education services throughout the continuum. This position will be responsible for coordinating activities relating to the placement of pupils in appropriate special education programs and acting as a consultant to staff and families in helping to implement the Individual Education Programs as developed. Additionally, the Program Specialist will be responsible for ensuring high-quality instructional practices and programs, building collaborative relationships and preparing students to be successful citizens. Previous special education administrative experience and independent study or home school experience is preferred. In general, this position will work a hybrid schedule of 1 days at our office in Gold River, CA and 4 days of remote work. However, depending upon the needs of the department this schedule is subject to change. Visions In Education offers a very generous, competitive benefits package that includes options for 100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (single), retirement (CalSTRS/CalPERS), and time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days. Please visit www.viedu.org to learn more about our school.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires an Administrative Service Credential AND one of the following: - Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild to Moderate) - Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Extensive) - Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology - Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential (Language, Speech and Hearing) OR Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (Language, Speech and Hearing)
All candidates (including internal) are to include 2 letters of recommendation, resume and cover letter that states your experience that qualifies you for this position.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters of recommendation required)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires an Administrative Service Credential AND one of the following: - Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild to Moderate) - Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Extensive) - Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Psychology - Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential (Language, Speech and Hearing) OR Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (Language, Speech and Hearing)
All candidates (including internal) are to include 2 letters of recommendation, resume and cover letter that states your experience that qualifies you for this position.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters of recommendation required)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Visions In Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. As such, Visions makes employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, firing, promotion, demotion, training, compensation, qualifications/job requirements, on the basis of merit and/or business necessity. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration pursuant to legitimate business purposes. Visions In Education is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. For concerns/questions, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator: Donna Glenn, Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator titleix@viedu.org, 916-883-1614, Matthew Patterson, Director of Student Services, Section 504 Coordinator, mpatterson@viedu.org, 916-883-1630.
For questions or more information regarding this position please email careers@viedu.org.
Comments and Other Information
Visions In Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. As such, Visions makes employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, firing, promotion, demotion, training, compensation, qualifications/job requirements, on the basis of merit and/or business necessity. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration pursuant to legitimate business purposes. Visions In Education is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. For concerns/questions, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator: Donna Glenn, Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator titleix@viedu.org, 916-883-1614, Matthew Patterson, Director of Student Services, Section 504 Coordinator, mpatterson@viedu.org, 916-883-1630.
For questions or more information regarding this position please email careers@viedu.org.
Application Deadline
2/8/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/15/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$105,948 - $157,440 Annually
$105,948 - $157,440 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Typical hiring range is $105,948-$115,692/yearly (depending on experience). The position will receive annual raises of 4.5% up to the top step (steps 1-10).
Length of Work Year
223 days (12 months) 8 hrs day, 5 days wk /8:00-4:30
Employment Type
Full Time