CAHELP Joint Powers Authority Chief Executive Officer #8765.00 at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
About the Employer
The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office acts as an intermediate service agency between the California Department of Education and the 33 school districts in San Bernardino County to help meet the educational needs of all children county-wide. We are committed to working with our school districts, other agencies, families and the community at large by providing services, information and leadership, always with a focus on students.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The California Association of Health and Education Linked Professions Joint Powers Authority, Chief Executive Officer (CAHELP JPA, CEO) is responsible for administrative and programmatic leadership necessary to ensure special education programs and services within CAHELP (Desert/Mountain SELPA, Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA, and Desert/Mountain Children’s Center) are effectively led. The CEO will create, communicate, and implement programs and services consistent with the Governance Council’s vision and mission, as well as with the organizations approved plans. In addition, the CEO plays an active role in monitoring state and national legal, legislative, fiscal, and operational issues affecting the delivery of special education programs and services. *Please see the CAHELP JPA CEO Brochure to the right under "Links Related To This Job"
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Special Education, Behavioral Science, Educational Administration, or a closely related field; • Valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services credential; • Five (5) years of current experience as a district level director or above special education administrator or SELPA administrator including experience developing and implementing Special Education Local Plans, as well as experience supervising staff.
NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION • Completed Ed-join online application (incomplete applications will not be considered); • Letter of application/introduction describing how the candidate’s experience, skills, and abilities meet the minimum qualifications for this position; • Current resume; • Proof of Master’s degree; • Copy of valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services credential; • Three (3) current (dated and signed within three years) Letters of reference, one of which must be from your current direct supervisor. The letter from current supervisor may be substituted with a copy of most recent formal evaluation. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials online prior to the stated deadline in order to qualify as a candidate. Copy of Valid California Driver’s License is required prior to start of employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Special Education, Behavioral Science, Educational Administration, or a closely related field; • Valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services credential; • Five (5) years of current experience as a district level director or above special education administrator or SELPA administrator including experience developing and implementing Special Education Local Plans, as well as experience supervising staff.
NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION • Completed Ed-join online application (incomplete applications will not be considered); • Letter of application/introduction describing how the candidate’s experience, skills, and abilities meet the minimum qualifications for this position; • Current resume; • Proof of Master’s degree; • Copy of valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services credential; • Three (3) current (dated and signed within three years) Letters of reference, one of which must be from your current direct supervisor. The letter from current supervisor may be substituted with a copy of most recent formal evaluation. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials online prior to the stated deadline in order to qualify as a candidate. Copy of Valid California Driver’s License is required prior to start of employment.
Comments and Other Information
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants 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 with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. 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.
The Superintendent is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in Superintendent programs and activities. Superintendent programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator: Joe Sanchez, Director, Risk Management, (909) 386-9670.
Comments and Other Information
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants 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 with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. Please include any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. 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.
The Superintendent is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in Superintendent programs and activities. Superintendent programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Title IX Coordinator: Joe Sanchez, Director, Risk Management, (909) 386-9670.
Application Deadline
9/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/3/2026
Contact
Tina Saiz
909-386-9583
909-386-9583
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$232,157.44 - $260,305.44 Annually
$232,157.44 - $260,305.44 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Benefits Package (Medical, Vision, Dental & Life) Employer pays annually up to $23,300.00 for Kaiser Permanente or Blue Shield
Length of Work Year
227 Days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
CAHELP JPA, Apple Valley