BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Coordinator of Special Education serves as a District administrator, and provides technical support to principals, site administrators, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, and teachers on all matters relating to the program for exceptional children and those with special needs. The coordinator will ensure compliance by the school with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs plans and students referred to special education. The coordinator provides resources to enable all students to benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest, and to the extent possible, alleviate those problems that prevent or interfere with student learning. COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION via www.edjoin.org LETTER OF INTENT CURRENT RESUME COPY OF VALID CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CREDENTIAL AND TEACHING CREDENTIAL(S) THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF REFERENCE(WITHIN 1 YEAR) COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS (OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS UPON HIRING) T.B. CLEARANCE (UPON HIRING - WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS) F.P. CLEARANCE (UPON HIRING)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Possession of a valid California Clear or Life credential in one of the following: Education Specialist Instruction; Pupil Personnel Services with a specialization in School Psychology; Speech - Language Pathology Services; or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services authorizing Language, Speech and Hearing. • Possession of a valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential, or a Commission-issued Certificate of Eligibility for the Administrative Services Credential. • Earned Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution. • Five years of successful, full-time school-based experience as a teacher, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, or special education Program Specialist, or a combination of these assignments, including experience serving students with disabilities and participating in the development and implementation of IEPs. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have proven ability to interact effectively with students, parents, administrators and teacher in a diverse community. • Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate with, and motivate schools to improve student achievement. • Must possess good judgment, knowledge of school and district policies, and ability to enhance educational programs. • Ability to read, write and speak Spanish preferred. • Must have knowledge of school reforms, laws, practices & procedures as it relates to special education. • Two years successful experience as an administrator, program specialist, lead school psychologist, lead speech-language pathologist, department chair, or comparable assignment preferred. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please see the Job Description.