REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid California Administrative Services Credential Valid Special Education Credential(s), Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential, or a Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychologist Authorization; Successful experience as a special education teacher, specialist or school psychologist. Knowledge of Special Education programs from preschool to grade 8 Knowledge of current Special Education trends and mandates Master’s degree or graduate level coursework in the education of students with exceptional needs Advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs Experience with functional behavior assessments, development of behavioral plans and training and use of emergency behavioral interventions Experience and training in curriculum, instruction, and classroom management and intervention techniques appropriate for students with exceptional needs Strong management and leadership skills Ability to analyze, develop and offer alternative solutions to a variety of complex situations Ability to work collaboratively with people with diverse backgrounds Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form Valid California Driver’s License DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Administrative and management experience and/or experience in training and staff development including experience as a site administrator Crisis Intervention Training Bilingual in one or more of the following languages Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese

• A letter of intent indicating the reason(s) for interest in the position. • Submission of a Certificated Management application. (Fill out application completely. Do not use phrases such as “see resume”, “see attached” or “refer to previous application”. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification. All applications will be paper screened.) • A personal vita or resume. • Three recent letters of recommendation. • Completion of a criminal records check prior to beginning work. We reserve the right to reopen this position, re-advertise or delay filling the position. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for replication of candidates’ application materials. The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (Board Policy 4030) Mission Statement: The students of the Garvey School District will learn academic skills, moral and ethical values and respect for diversity that will enable them to be life-long learners and productive members of a global society. [Board adopted: 11/16/95].