Coordinator I, Special Education - DO at Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of Director III: Special Education, the Coordinator I: Special Education is primarily responsible for coordinating all activities for the department. The position is a full-time certificated staff member who will manage logistics and operations related to the department. The Special Education Coordinator I makes certain plans are administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and that planned provisions are followed under the direction of his/her supervisor. This role provides administrative support to the special education functions as needed, including record keeping, Individual Education Plan (IEP) file maintenance, system development, processing, and special education information system entry.
Requirements / Qualifications
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Please attache with the Edjoin application the following: • Letter of Interest • Resume • Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months • Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials - Valid Administrative Services Credential • Copies of all transcripts - showing degree(s) conferral **All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted.**
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Required: Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable. Experience Required: Successful teaching and administrative experience required; District and/or site special education experience required. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid Administrative Services Credential (required); Valid CA Driver’s License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB results and a negative AB2534 response from each LEA previously employed (Upon hire).
Requirements / Qualifications
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Please attache with the Edjoin application the following: • Letter of Interest • Resume • Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months • Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials - Valid Administrative Services Credential • Copies of all transcripts - showing degree(s) conferral **All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted.**
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Required: Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable. Experience Required: Successful teaching and administrative experience required; District and/or site special education experience required. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid Administrative Services Credential (required); Valid CA Driver’s License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB results and a negative AB2534 response from each LEA previously employed (Upon hire).
Comments and Other Information
Applications from qualified candidates are invited. We encourage applicants who are Bilingual in English/Spanish. Please refer to full job description for more detail. All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted. While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual Board members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position. The candidate selected for employment should be available to begin as soon as possible following the close of this recruitment.
Anticipated Recruitment Dates: 1st Interviews: July 29th; Final Interviews: Week of August 3rd - 7th; Board Ratified August 13, 2026.
AB2534
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the AB2534 section of the EdJoin application. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.
PLEASE DO NOT LIST INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SITES, ONLY LIST THE PUBLIC EMPLOYING AGENCY (I.E. DISTRICT OR COUNTY OFFICE OF ED. OR CHARTER SCHOOL OR STATE SPECIAL SCHOOL).
Comments and Other Information
Applications from qualified candidates are invited. We encourage applicants who are Bilingual in English/Spanish. Please refer to full job description for more detail. All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted. While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual Board members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position. The candidate selected for employment should be available to begin as soon as possible following the close of this recruitment.
Anticipated Recruitment Dates: 1st Interviews: July 29th; Final Interviews: Week of August 3rd - 7th; Board Ratified August 13, 2026.
AB2534
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the AB2534 section of the EdJoin application. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.
PLEASE DO NOT LIST INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SITES, ONLY LIST THE PUBLIC EMPLOYING AGENCY (I.E. DISTRICT OR COUNTY OFFICE OF ED. OR CHARTER SCHOOL OR STATE SPECIAL SCHOOL).
Application Deadline
7/24/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/14/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$144,415 - $167,417 Annually
$144,415 - $167,417 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Annual $144,415 - $167,417 plus $1200 Doctoral Stipend, plus excellent fringe benefits package
Length of Work Year
218 Days Annually
Employment Type
Full Time
Site
District Office/Special Education