Director, Special Education (2026/2027) at San Marcos Unified School District
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Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel.
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MANAGEMENT POSITION
TITLE: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Credential
1. California Credential authorizing instruction in a designated special education setting
2. California Administrative Services Credential
B. Experience
1. Experience in both regular and special education settings. Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Act as a District Representative to the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education.
B. Monitor procedural safeguards and recommend procedural changes required.
C. Supervise the adherence to federal and state laws and regulations.
D. Keep records and collect data as required by state and federal regulations.
E. Supervise the implementation of student I.E.P.’s in each special education class or program.
F. Assist staff in:
1. Administering a wide variety of diagnostic assessments in the areas of academic achievement, gross and fine motor functioning, visual and auditory perception, learning modalities, and others;
2. Utilizing the results in developing written individualized instruction plans;
3. Prescribing and carrying out appropriate behavior modification techniques;
4. Coordinating individualized education programs with the student’s regular program;
5. Observing student behavior in the regular and special classrooms and consulting with teachers regarding impressions and suggestions;
6. Reviewing student progress and re-evaluating periodically with students, parents, and regular teachers;
7. Providing consultation relating to specialized instruction, management, and guidance to aides, regular teachers, and parents.
G. Develop and arrange in-service training programs for teachers and aides.
H. Assist in providing coordination of services for students.
I. Attend meetings and conferences designed to improve the quality of the special education program.
J. Evaluate designated special education staff.
K. Supervise the operations of regional programs assigned to the San Marcos Unified School District.
L. Develop and implement department budgets.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
A. Responsible to Assistant Superintendent/Instructional Services
B. Evaluated by Assistant
Requirements / Qualifications
*Administrative Credential *Current California Credential (preferably authorizing instruction in a designated Special Education setting) *Letter of Introduction *Resume *Current Letters of Recommendation (3)
(required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application)
Requirements / Qualifications
*Administrative Credential *Current California Credential (preferably authorizing instruction in a designated Special Education setting) *Letter of Introduction *Resume *Current Letters of Recommendation (3)
(required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application)
Comments and Other Information
First round of Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Second round level interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026
Applications are being accepted on-line through www.edjoin.org only. Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept emailed, faxed or postal mailed documents.
For questions, contact Certificated Technician Amber Christman via email at amber.christman@smusd.org, or by telephone at (760) 752-1244.
Comments and Other Information
First round of Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Second round level interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026
Applications are being accepted on-line through www.edjoin.org only. Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept emailed, faxed or postal mailed documents.
For questions, contact Certificated Technician Amber Christman via email at amber.christman@smusd.org, or by telephone at (760) 752-1244.
Application Deadline
9/20/2026 11:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/31/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$156,753 - 186,172 annual salary range
Length of Work Year
224 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Fringe Benefits:
The District offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents