AU Program Specialist (345) - Transition Program/SELPA-AU at Calaveras County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Become part of our CCOE team in the heart of the California Gold Country – explore the endless possibilities – your path, your purpose… It’s a great place to work, live, and together we will thrive! The Calaveras County Office of Education (“CCOE”) partners with our four local school districts and the community to provide quality education to our county’s 5,270 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. We manage alternative education programs for students at Calaveras River Academy, Mountain Oaks Charter School (an Independent Study program), and Oakendell Community School. We also offer adult education services, and a variety of special education services as the Responsible Local Agency (“RLA”) for the Special Education Local Plan Area (“SELPA”); including, five special education preschool programs and a program for transition-aged young adults (ages 18-22). CCOE is now hiring for a variety of full and part-time positions, whether serving in the classroom or supporting operations outside of the classroom. CCOE offers competitive wages, most with health and retirement benefits. Enjoy evenings, weekends, and holidays off. For additional information, visit www.ccoe.k12.ca.us, contact us via email at hr@ccoe.k12.ca.us, or by phone at 209-736-4662. “The mission of the Calaveras County Office of Education is to provide leadership through quality service to school districts, students, parents and our community with the goal of achieving excellence together.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the SELPA Director or designee, works independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve SELPA objectives; may provide training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) with proper certification. The Program Specialist - SELPA will facilitate and coordinate services to individuals with exceptional needs; assist District’s in evaluating the effectiveness of programs for individuals with exceptional needs; provide information and serve as a resource to support staff, teachers, classified staff, and administrators; and develop and assist with the implementation of policies and procedures related to special education at the County and District level. Anticipated Needs for 2025-2026 School Year: The Program Specialist will oversee educational programming for students participating in a SELPA regionalized class or SELPA-administered program (i.e. Transition Program) and provide specialized academic instruction, behavioral and social intervention, and special education case management services to identified students within a variety of settings based on overall student enrollment and regionalized programmatic needs (TK-Age 22).
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for interview.
To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by:
- Copy of Transcript (Showing a Bachelor's degree or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university (Master’s Degree, desired))
- Credential Copy (Based on 2025-2026 assignment needs, must have a Clear California Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs; or equivalent with EL Authorization))
- Letter of Introduction (Formal Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Required; preferably from current/former employers or supervisors)
- Resume (Four years of successful experience working in the special education setting (teaching experience preferred); Behavior support education and/or experience and evidence of ongoing professional training and related experience; Team building and/or employee coaching skills [desired]; Board Certified Behavior Analyst [BCBA, desired])
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for interview.
To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by:
- Copy of Transcript (Showing a Bachelor's degree or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university (Master’s Degree, desired))
- Credential Copy (Based on 2025-2026 assignment needs, must have a Clear California Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs; or equivalent with EL Authorization))
- Letter of Introduction (Formal Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Required; preferably from current/former employers or supervisors)
- Resume (Four years of successful experience working in the special education setting (teaching experience preferred); Behavior support education and/or experience and evidence of ongoing professional training and related experience; Team building and/or employee coaching skills [desired]; Board Certified Behavior Analyst [BCBA, desired])
Comments and Other Information
All employment with the Calaveras County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements which includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and verification of negative tuberculosis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.
Comments and Other Information
All employment with the Calaveras County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements which includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and verification of negative tuberculosis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.
Application Deadline
4/24/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/9/2026
Contact
Laura Machado
209-736-6020
209-736-6020
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$487.04 - $785.42 Daily
$487.04 - $785.42 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
1.0 FTE (195 days/year); SELPA Administrative Unit Management & Professional Staff Salary Schedule, Range 3; DOE
Length of Work Year
1.0 FTE = 195 Day Work Calendar (8.0 Hours per Day)
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Transition Program; SELPA-AU (Itinerant, County-Wide)
Benefits
100% of the Health and Wellness Benefits Cap ($1,041.67/month)
School Year
2025-2026