Assistant Director of Special Education at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Valid California administrative credential. Five (5) or more years of successful teaching in Special Education or professional related experience servicing students with special needs, and a minimum of three (3) or more years successful administrative experience. Master's Degree. Character, personality, and social capability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, students and community. Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete sketch may subject the application to disqualification.
- Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of application indicating reasons for interest in this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors/within District PSUSD employees are only required two (2) letters of recommendation)
- Resume (Resume including background information, educational experience, community and professional involvement)
- Administrative Services Credential (Administrative Services Credential)
Required: Valid California administrative credential. Five (5) or more years of successful teaching in Special Education or professional related experience servicing students with special needs, and a minimum of three (3) or more years successful administrative experience. Master's Degree. Character, personality, and social capability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, students and community. Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete sketch may subject the application to disqualification.
- Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of application indicating reasons for interest in this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors/within District PSUSD employees are only required two (2) letters of recommendation)
- Resume (Resume including background information, educational experience, community and professional involvement)
- Administrative Services Credential (Administrative Services Credential)
Comments and Other Information
Interview Date: May 26, 2023
Comments and Other Information
Interview Date: May 26, 2023
Application Deadline
5/12/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/17/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$134,636 - $173,061
Length of Work Year
223 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Special Education