Program Specialist - Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) - 2026-2027 School Year at Santa Ana Unified School District
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit: 1. Online EDJoin Application 2. Cover Letter - Addressed to Jennifer Flores, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation (Dated within a year of application with wet signature, digital signature will not be accepted) 5. Detailed copy or screenshot of valid CA Teaching Credential or Services Credential. Please do not attach the credential certificate copy. (*See below on how to obtain your detailed credential copy) 6. Copy of EL Authorization (if included on your credential, copy of credential will be sufficient.) 7. Copy of Transcripts *To obtain a copy of your detailed credential copy, please go to: 1. www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "Search for an Educator" 3. Enter your "Social Security Number and Birth Date" 4. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print. 5. Upload to your application
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit: 1. Online EDJoin Application 2. Cover Letter - Addressed to Jennifer Flores, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation (Dated within a year of application with wet signature, digital signature will not be accepted) 5. Detailed copy or screenshot of valid CA Teaching Credential or Services Credential. Please do not attach the credential certificate copy. (*See below on how to obtain your detailed credential copy) 6. Copy of EL Authorization (if included on your credential, copy of credential will be sufficient.) 7. Copy of Transcripts *To obtain a copy of your detailed credential copy, please go to: 1. www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "Search for an Educator" 3. Enter your "Social Security Number and Birth Date" 4. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print. 5. Upload to your application
Comments and Other Information
Position Details:
Provides District wide leadership and coordination for the K–12 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, supporting high-quality learning opportunities for gifted and advanced learners. Collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to strengthen program implementation, professional learning, and student services
- INTERVIEWS: Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not include required attachments and a “Detailed Credential” will be screened out.
- SAUSD will not accept attachments via fax, email, or walk ins. If you need assistance with attaching documents to your application, please reach out to EDJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945.
Comments and Other Information
Position Details:
Provides District wide leadership and coordination for the K–12 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, supporting high-quality learning opportunities for gifted and advanced learners. Collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community partners to strengthen program implementation, professional learning, and student services
- INTERVIEWS: Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
- Incomplete applications or applications that do not include required attachments and a “Detailed Credential” will be screened out.
- SAUSD will not accept attachments via fax, email, or walk ins. If you need assistance with attaching documents to your application, please reach out to EDJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945.
Application Deadline
10/10/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/28/2026
Contact
Julio Acevedo-Perez
714-558-5781 75781
714-558-5781 75781
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$82,021 - $160,516 Annually
$82,021 - $160,516 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$82,021 - $160,516 (A5 Salary Schedule/211 Duty Days) plus 8% Program Specialist Stipend (8% of Class 3 Step 7 of A1 Salary Schedule)
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Elementary Curriculum Department
Calendar
12 months, 211 duty days, 7.5 hours/day
Program Specialist Stipend
8% of Class 3 Step 7 (A1 Salary Schedule) - $7,516/year