Assistant Director - Special Education at Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director - Special Education, assists in the administration of the Special Education Department; directs and supervises the day-to-day operation of student programs provided by the Special Education Department and County Office sponsored charter schools; develops, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers and monitors program budget; coordinates ancillary staff assignments and caseloads; resolves conflicts among staff, groups, agencies and parents; serves as department head in the absence of the Director - Special Education; supervises and evaluates assigned classified and certificated personnel; and performs ail other related duties. Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: master's degree with major coursework in Special Education, educational administration, or related field and four years responsible experience in school administration or related field; Five (5) years of experience in a Special Education classroom setting Licenses and Other Requirements - Valid Special Education Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or Clinical Services Credential - Valid Administrative Services Credential or Standard Supervision Credential - Valid California driver's license
***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** Please only attach the following materials to your application: - Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - Copy of a valid California driver's license PLEASE NOTE: - Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract. - At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: master's degree with major coursework in Special Education, educational administration, or related field and four years responsible experience in school administration or related field; Five (5) years of experience in a Special Education classroom setting Licenses and Other Requirements - Valid Special Education Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or Clinical Services Credential - Valid Administrative Services Credential or Standard Supervision Credential - Valid California driver's license
***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** Please only attach the following materials to your application: - Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - Copy of a valid California driver's license PLEASE NOTE: - Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract. - At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
Following the final filing date, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person panel interview tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2026. Scheduled dates are subject to change as deemed necessary by Human Resources.
Candidates will be invited over email, using the email supplied within their EdJoin.org applications. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
Following the final filing date, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person panel interview tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2026. Scheduled dates are subject to change as deemed necessary by Human Resources.
Candidates will be invited over email, using the email supplied within their EdJoin.org applications. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline
11/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/4/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$174,680.16 - $222,941.16 Annually
$174,680.16 - $222,941.16 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Pay dependent on experience
Length of Work Year
12 Months / 260 Days
Employment Type
Full Time