Program Specialist: Virtual, Pacific Coast Academy at Pacific Coast Academy
About the Employer
Pacific Coast Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th grade students in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Imperial Counties. We take great pride in being able to offer our students flexible personalized learning experiences through our many unique and dynamic programs.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director/Director of Special Education, this position is responsible for supporting and improving outcomes for students in special educations. The Program Specialists will provide technical assistance, training, and support to school staff in implementing special education support, services, and assessments for students with disabilities. All employees are expected to follow the responsibilities and procedures as delineated in the Employee Handbook.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred A Program Specialist is a specialist who holds a valid Special Education Credential, Clinical Services Credential, Health Services Credential, or a School Psychologist Authorization
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy (Education Specialist Instruction Credential)
- Driver's License Copy (Must be a California issued license)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of (2))
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (This must be a California issued credential.)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Basic Pupil Personnel Services (This must be a California issued credential.)
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred A Program Specialist is a specialist who holds a valid Special Education Credential, Clinical Services Credential, Health Services Credential, or a School Psychologist Authorization
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy (Education Specialist Instruction Credential)
- Driver's License Copy (Must be a California issued license)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of (2))
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (This must be a California issued credential.)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Basic Pupil Personnel Services (This must be a California issued credential.)
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe
Comments and Other Information
Positions may be available for the 24/25 or 25/26 school years.
Five (5) years' experience in special education
• Has advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and a specialized in-depth knowledge in preschool disabilities, career vocational development, or one or more areas of major disabling conditions
• Experience working in virtual educational settings is preferred
• Ability and comfort in working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with a demonstrated ability and desire to flexibly shift responsibilities over time as the role and department evolve
• Excellent analytical and data-based decision making skills
• Strong customer service orientation in approach to working with teachers, School administrators, and families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• TB Test Clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Complete the School’s Transportation/Driving Policy and provide all supporting documentation to the School’s Human Resources Department
Comments and Other Information
Positions may be available for the 24/25 or 25/26 school years.
Five (5) years' experience in special education
• Has advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and a specialized in-depth knowledge in preschool disabilities, career vocational development, or one or more areas of major disabling conditions
• Experience working in virtual educational settings is preferred
• Ability and comfort in working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with a demonstrated ability and desire to flexibly shift responsibilities over time as the role and department evolve
• Excellent analytical and data-based decision making skills
• Strong customer service orientation in approach to working with teachers, School administrators, and families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• TB Test Clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Complete the School’s Transportation/Driving Policy and provide all supporting documentation to the School’s Human Resources Department