Program Specialist - Special Education at East Side High School District Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/6/2024 Contact Becky Laguna 408.347.5251 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $73,742 / year - $149,415 / year (or appropriate placement on certificated salary schedule) Annually Length of Work Year 192 Days Employment Type Full Time Master's Degree Stipend $2,398 / year Doctorate Degree Stipend $3,196 / year Program Specialist Stipend $6,121 / year District Benefits Sick Lea... more details
Program Specialist - Special Education at East Side High School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/6/2024
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$73,742 / year -
$149,415 / year (or appropriate placement on certificated salary schedule)
Annually
Length of Work Year
192 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Master's Degree Stipend
$2,398 / year
Doctorate Degree Stipend
$3,196 / year
Program Specialist Stipend
$6,121 / year
District Benefits
Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision (including spouse and qualified dependents)
Location
Special Services - Education Center
Position Effective
August 7, 2024
About the Employer
As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.
Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Special Education Administrator, and as defined by Ed. Code 56368, the Program Specialist’s responsibilities will be related to the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, curricula, staff development and the Individualized Educational Plans for all identified special education students. Program specialists will consult with school site certificated personnel to ensure district compliance with special education law.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION – PROGRAM SPECIALIST
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Special Education Administrator, and as defined by Ed. Code 56368, the Program Specialist’s responsibilities will be related to the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, curricula, staff development and the Individualized Educational Plans for all identified special education students. Program specialists will consult with school site certificated personnel to ensure district compliance with special education law.
2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Identification and Assessment
2.1.1 Serves in complex cases as administrative designee of the IEP team in assessment, planning and identification of students with exceptional needs.
2.1.2 Evaluates and monitors the progress of selected pupils with exceptional needs through observation and/or appropriate assessments; prepares written reports of findings.
2.1.3 Develops assessment plans for students being considered for special education certification.
2.2 Program Consultation, Coordination and Evaluation
2.2.1 Assists Special Education Administrator and Special Education staff with program development, coordination and evaluation.
2.2.2 Plans programs, coordinates curricula resources and evaluates appropriateness of programs for special education pupils.
2.2.3 Observes, consults with, and assists Resource Specialists, Designated Instruction and Services staff, Special Day Class teachers and special education aides to ensure that the district meets its legal obligations to all special education students and parents.
2.2.4 Consults with school site administration to ensure compliance with state law in disciplining and transferring.
2.3 Individual Education Plan Implementation
2.3.1 Provides consultation to special education teachers, administrators, support personnel, parents and regular teachers regarding the writing and implementation of Individual Educational Plans.
2.3.2 Provides inter-agency liaison services including the monitoring of IEP’s between the district and non-public schools, county-operated programs and other school districts to assure appropriate educational services for pupils with exceptional needs.
2.3.3 Serves as administrator designee in IEP meetings which may require substantial allocation of additional human and financial resources of the district.
2.4 Staff Development
2.4.1 Assists in the planning, implementation and provision of district and SELPA V in-service programs for special education and regular education staff, parents and volunteers.
2.4.2 Participates in the development or innovative instructional and behavioral intervention methods to meet the exceptional needs of pupils.
3. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
3.1 Participates in selected SELPA V regional task force activities and the establishment of SELPA-wide programs.
3.2 Provides information to parent groups and community agencies regarding special education programs, services and procedures.
3.3 Maintains current knowledge of regulations and procedures related to programs and services for pupils with exceptional needs.
3.4 Attends, as appropriate, district and SELPA V meetings.
3.5 Maintains professional competence through participation in staff development activities provided and supported by the district, SELPA and other professional growth activities selected by the employee.
3.6 Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Services Administrator.
4. QUALIFICATIONS:
4.1 Credential: Credentialed as a school psychologist and/or teacher specialist in one of the following areas: learning handicapped, communicatively handicapped, severely handicapped, or physically handicapped.
4.2 Degree: Master’s Degree preferred.
4.3 Experience: three (3) years teaching experience as a special education teacher and/or resource specialist desirable.
5. SUPERVISION EXERCISED OR RECEIVED:
5.1 The Program Specialist is directly responsible to the Special Education Administrator.
6. EVALUATION:
6.1 Annually by the Special Education Administrator.
7. COMPENSATION:
7.1 Appropriate placement on the salary schedule.
8. WORK YEAR:
8.1 Teacher work year plus one (1) week before school starts and one (1) week after school is out.
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete online application, appropriate secondary education special education credential, transcripts, CBEST, letter of introduction, Resume, letters of recommendation.
Comments and Other Information
**Newly hired unit members will receive full credit for relevant prior verified contractual experience.**
Bilingual Candidates Preferred.
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