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Program Specialist, Special Education at West Contra Costa Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
8/8/2018
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$51,515.11 - $104,087.84
Length of Work Year
200 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
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WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

NON-SEVERELY/SEVERELY HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS 

Primary Function:

Responsible for providing assistance to personnel in developing support and monitoring instructional programs for special education students.

 Directly Responsible to: 

SELPA Director 

Major Responsibilities: 

  1. Assist in implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) team decisions by conferring with parents, teachers, and administrators.
  2. Assist in coordinating and monitoring special education placements.
  3. Assist special educators in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school site programs.
  4. Review the development of student instructional plans, assuring legal compliance.
  5. Assist local Student Study Teams on a consultant basis to review student referrals in order to ensure least restrictive placement.
  6. Assist Administrator of Special Education in program and curriculum development.
  7. Assist in the evaluation of program effectiveness.
  8. Assist in placing children in non public school programs and in monitoring the school programs of such children.
  9. Attend Board of Education meetings as requested.
  10. Perform other related duties assigned by the SELPA Director. 

Qualifications 

Knowledge and Skills: 

  1. Knowledge of principles of organization and management.
  2. Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing special education students.
  3. Knowledge of basic elements involved in the teaching of special education students.
  4. Ability to speak and write effectively.  
  5. Ability to work effectively with all segments of the school community and general public.

 Education, Training and Experience: 

  1. Special Education Teaching Credential and Regular Education Teaching Credential.
  2. Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus 45 units or equivalent in professional preparation or experience.
  3. Successful teaching experience in special education program(s).
  4. Experience with developing and implementing programs for severely handicapped students ages 5–21.
  5. Regular and Special Education classroom teaching experience is desirable.

Personnel

3/26/03

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements for Applying MATERIALS APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants must submit an application package on EdJoin.org. Applications must include: *Name, address, home phone, message or cell phone, e-mail address, current school site and assignment *Letter of interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training which qualify you for the position *Current resume *Three (3) letters of recommendation (written within the last 2 years) *Three (3) references with a phone number and e-mail address *Copies of teaching credentials

Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential or be enrolled in a program toward obtaining a credential.

  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume

    Requirements for Applying MATERIALS APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants must submit an application package on EdJoin.org. Applications must include: *Name, address, home phone, message or cell phone, e-mail address, current school site and assignment *Letter of interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training which qualify you for the position *Current resume *Three (3) letters of recommendation (written within the last 2 years) *Three (3) references with a phone number and e-mail address *Copies of teaching credentials

    Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential or be enrolled in a program toward obtaining a credential.

    • Letter(s) of Recommendation
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume

      Comments and Other Information

      Non-Discrimination Policy: West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net. Politica de No Discriminación: En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 or 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net.

      Comments and Other Information


      Non-Discrimination Policy: West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net. Politica de No Discriminación: En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas. Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 or 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net.