Director of Special Education-FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS WILL BE 5/21/26 at Pittsburg Unified School District
About the Employer
Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is a K-12 district that serves the community of Pittsburg, California. The school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. PUSD is approximately 50 minutes from downtown San Francisco with a direct line on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Pittsburg Unified School District serves more than 11,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District also provides our community with an outstanding public preschool program and award-winning adult education school (PAEC). The District Comprises: 8 Elementary Schools, 3 Junior High Schools, 1 Comprehensive High School, 1 Alternative Education High School, Adult Education, Independent study, Alternative learning experiences, and Early Childhood Education. The Pittsburg community values the quality of their school system and the opportunities provided to all children. We are thankful to our community and residents for supporting school bond measures and parcel taxes which help support the education of our scholars.
Requirements / Qualifications
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR 5/21/26 IN PERSON Resume Letter of Interest Master's Degree and Administrative Credential A minimum of five years certificated service experience in schools, including administrative supervisory experience. Must be able to substantiate program management skills and demonstrate education leadership abilities. Must have experience in Special Education and/or Psychological Services programs and an ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Pittsburg Unified School District 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 or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district. School personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Requirements / Qualifications
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR 5/21/26 IN PERSON Resume Letter of Interest Master's Degree and Administrative Credential A minimum of five years certificated service experience in schools, including administrative supervisory experience. Must be able to substantiate program management skills and demonstrate education leadership abilities. Must have experience in Special Education and/or Psychological Services programs and an ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Pittsburg Unified School District 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 or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district. School personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Comments and Other Information
Awarded the College Board’s Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll award in 2016 for expanding access to college, Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is one of 130 school districts across the nation recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. PUSD is a K-12 district serving the community of Pittsburg, California. Founded in 1933, the school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. Comprised of eight elementary schools, three junior high schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative education high school, an adult school, independent study options, and a preschool program, the school district serves more than 11,000 students. PUSD is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, fifty minutes outside of downtown San Francisco.
Comments and Other Information
Awarded the College Board’s Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll award in 2016 for expanding access to college, Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is one of 130 school districts across the nation recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. PUSD is a K-12 district serving the community of Pittsburg, California. Founded in 1933, the school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. Comprised of eight elementary schools, three junior high schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative education high school, an adult school, independent study options, and a preschool program, the school district serves more than 11,000 students. PUSD is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, fifty minutes outside of downtown San Francisco.
Application Deadline
5/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/30/2026
Contact
Danee' Zamora
9254732404
9254732404
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
152,497 - 188,145 Annually
152,497 - 188,145 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Plus full medical, dental, & vision benefits
Length of Work Year
225 Days
Employment Type
Full Time