Program Specialist at Hemet Unified School District
About the Employer
Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flatlands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 21,000 students. Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school (11-12), a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced online instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages. Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and A-G requirements. Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics.
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HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SPECIAL EDUCATION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The program specialist, under the direction of the Director of Special Education, will provide consultative, support and advisory services to teachers, parents, administrators, and staff in the implementation, development and operation of programs for special education students from Preschool through grade 12. The program specialist will be knowledgeable in special education curricula, procedures and law, including eligibility criteria and the identification, placement and review process. The program specialist will also be familiar with K-12 curriculum, state frameworks, staff development, and behavior interventions. Knowledge of and/or experience in development and implementation of moderate to severe program is desired.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Communicates effectively with parents, staff, administrators and students; serves as liaison between the district and other agencies providing services to students with severe disabilities including non-public schools, Department of Rehabilitation, County Office of Education and Regional Center; serves as administrative designee at assigned IEP meetings; advises teachers, staff, and administrators on utilization of technology, and program development; assists with transitional and vocational planning for assigned students; provides staff development activities; performs other program specialist duties as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Experience as either a school psychologist, program specialist, administrator of support personnel in the operation of programs for special education students; knowledge of recent developments in special education is desirable (i.e.. collaboration, use of technology, content and performance standards, preschool programs, behavior intervention, autism, CAPA, moderate severe programs.)
Credential:
Valid California teaching credential authorizing services in Secial Education or Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychologist.
Revised 06/15
Requirements / Qualifications
• Edjoin Application • Resume • 2 letters of recommendation (2 within the last year) • Copy of credentials
Requirements / Qualifications
• Edjoin Application • Resume • 2 letters of recommendation (2 within the last year) • Copy of credentials
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT: It is the applicant's responsibility to attach ALL requested materials AS SPECIFIED ON APPLICATION AND JOB ANNOUNCEMENT to comply with the application procedure. These materials must be attached BY THE APPLICANT and submitted WITH the completed EDJOIN application. Applicants who do not submit all of the application materials listed above may not be considered for this vacancy.
Only those applicants recommended for employment are subject to a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). This clearance requires a money order made payable to RCOE (Riverside County Office of Education) in the amount of $52. Authorization for employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ and TB clearance are received.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT: It is the applicant's responsibility to attach ALL requested materials AS SPECIFIED ON APPLICATION AND JOB ANNOUNCEMENT to comply with the application procedure. These materials must be attached BY THE APPLICANT and submitted WITH the completed EDJOIN application. Applicants who do not submit all of the application materials listed above may not be considered for this vacancy.
Only those applicants recommended for employment are subject to a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). This clearance requires a money order made payable to RCOE (Riverside County Office of Education) in the amount of $52. Authorization for employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ and TB clearance are received.
Application Deadline
2/14/2014 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/24/2014
Contact
Maria Leyva
951-765-5100 2007
951-765-5100 2007
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$89,489 - $103,750 (pro-rated)
Length of Work Year
210 (pro-rated)
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
District Based