Program Coordinator - Internal Special Education Programs (2026-2027) (Valley Oaks Charter School) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
*This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.* Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, coordinate and supervise assigned classified and certificated staff and services within Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS). Coordinate, facilitate, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans to ensure timelines are met, statewide compliance is maintained, and appropriate stakeholders and agencies are involved. Coordinate, provide training for, and implement statewide testing mandates, including but not limited to participation in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) for students with disabilities, the California Alternative Assessment (CAA), and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP). Collaborate with administration and teaching staff to meet the identified educational and curriculum needs of students with exceptional needs. This position is located at the Kelly F. Blanton Student Education Center in Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: 1. Must hold appropriate Supervision or Administrative credential (or be eligible for an administrative preliminary, intern, or waiver credential and obtain and maintain that credential upon receiving a job offer). 2. Must hold a Master's degree earned at an accredited college or university. 3. Must hold California teaching credential(s) or Pupil Personnel Services credential. Experience: 1. Minimum of three (3) years of certificated special education experience. 2. Experience and knowledge of special education programs and related legal issues and regulations governing special education and disabled individuals. 3. Experience working in alternative educational settings such as charter schools and juvenile court and community schools preferred. 4. Proven excellence in oral and written communication. 5. Staff development experience preferred. 6. Administrative experience preferred. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within the last three (3) years.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: 1. Must hold appropriate Supervision or Administrative credential (or be eligible for an administrative preliminary, intern, or waiver credential and obtain and maintain that credential upon receiving a job offer). 2. Must hold a Master's degree earned at an accredited college or university. 3. Must hold California teaching credential(s) or Pupil Personnel Services credential. Experience: 1. Minimum of three (3) years of certificated special education experience. 2. Experience and knowledge of special education programs and related legal issues and regulations governing special education and disabled individuals. 3. Experience working in alternative educational settings such as charter schools and juvenile court and community schools preferred. 4. Proven excellence in oral and written communication. 5. Staff development experience preferred. 6. Administrative experience preferred. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within the last three (3) years.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Application Deadline
4/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/19/2026
Contact
Alejandrina Contreras
661-636-4752
661-636-4752
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$137,161 - $147,694 Annually
$137,161 - $147,694 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$137,161 - $147,694 per year based on 4 steps. Maximum entry for external candidates of Step 3: $144,091. Additional $1,600 annual stipend for Doctorate degree.
Length of Work Year
224 days/12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.
Interviews
April 17, 2026