Senior Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Instruction and Support at Chula Vista Elementary

Application Deadline

5/15/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/8/2026
Contact
Celi Vargas
(619) 425-9600 181344
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$189,290.22 - $196,976.17 Annually
Length of Work Year
223
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, provides executive-level leadership, vision, and strategic direction to coordinate all programs and services for students with disabilities and ensures full compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to special education. Leads the integration of special education, pupil services, instruction, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to ensure coherence across the District. Coordinates the Department’s focus on literacy, professional development, parent-community advisories, site administration, coaching, and support. Designs, implements, and evaluates districtwide systems of continuous improvement and accountability that all students are provided with a high-quality educational program that meets their individual needs and provides a meaningful benefit in the least restrictive educational environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

PLEASE VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ALL DUTIES.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: •Application Credentials: •Education Specialist – Mild/Moderate, and/or Moderate/Severe, or equivalent or Pupil Services-School Psychology •Administrative Service Credential •Five (5) years of experience in special education administration required, with a minimum of three (3) years in an elementary school environment

Requirements / Qualifications

PLEASE VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ALL DUTIES.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: •Application Credentials: •Education Specialist – Mild/Moderate, and/or Moderate/Severe, or equivalent or Pupil Services-School Psychology •Administrative Service Credential •Five (5) years of experience in special education administration required, with a minimum of three (3) years in an elementary school environment

Comments and Other Information

All interested Current District Employees and Outside Applicants MUST submit the following: •Application for Position •Letter of Intent •Current Resume •Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (sent directly from reference) •Copy of Administrative Credential TO APPLY AS CURRENT EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SELECT THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE LINK AND ENTER PASSWORD: Internal (case sensitive) Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (Give form to references and they email/send directly to araceli.vargas@cvesd.org)

Comments and Other Information


All interested Current District Employees and Outside Applicants MUST submit the following: •Application for Position •Letter of Intent •Current Resume •Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (sent directly from reference) •Copy of Administrative Credential TO APPLY AS CURRENT EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SELECT THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE LINK AND ENTER PASSWORD: Internal (case sensitive) Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (Give form to references and they email/send directly to araceli.vargas@cvesd.org)