PROGRAM SPECIALIST for SPECIAL EDUCATION - Temporary per grant funding for the 2026/27 school year (Internal/External Posting) at Patterson Joint Unified School District

Application Deadline

8/25/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/18/2026
Contact
Stephanie Days
2098957782
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$132,760 - $153,684 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Longevity and advanced degree stipends will be added, if applicable. In addition, District provides $12,000 benefit contribution plus paid family vision and paid employee dental.
Length of Work Year
210 days
Employment Type
Full Time
LONGEVITY
All years of service in an administrative capacity are included toward longevity (4% in year 11 of service, 9% in year 16 of service).
STIPEND
$3,346 stipend for Masters & additional $3,346 stipend for Doctorate
TEMPORARY
This position is grant-funded and guaranteed through the end of the 2026/27 school year. Continuance beyond the 2026/27 school year depends upon the availability of grant funds.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director of Special Education, The Program Specialist for Special Education oversees the daily operations and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students in assigned special education programs. The Program Specialist assists the Executive Director in a wide variety of activities including site development and implementation of special education services and procedural compliance within assigned programs. The Program Specialist also develops appropriate student schedules and placement of support staff based on District guidelines and direction from the Superintendent’s cabinet.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: * Requires a valid CA Education Specialist Instruction Credential, or Valid Pupil Personnel Services – School Psychology Credential, or Valid Pupil Personnel Services – School Counseling Credential. * Hold or qualify for CA Administrative Services Credential by date of hire. Experience: • Five years of experience as a credentialed teacher, program specialist, or school psychologist • Prior experience leading site or district level committees related to special education (preferred)

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

  • Copy of Transcript (Unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Credential Copy (proof of Education Specialist Instruction credential and Administrative Services credential or proof of eligibility for Administrative Credential)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent written, signed letters of recommendation)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: * Requires a valid CA Education Specialist Instruction Credential, or Valid Pupil Personnel Services – School Psychology Credential, or Valid Pupil Personnel Services – School Counseling Credential. * Hold or qualify for CA Administrative Services Credential by date of hire. Experience: • Five years of experience as a credentialed teacher, program specialist, or school psychologist • Prior experience leading site or district level committees related to special education (preferred)

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either “Submitted” or “Not Submitted.” It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

  • Copy of Transcript (Unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Credential Copy (proof of Education Specialist Instruction credential and Administrative Services credential or proof of eligibility for Administrative Credential)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent written, signed letters of recommendation)
  • Resume