Administrator, Special Education #8234.00 at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
About the Employer
The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office acts as an intermediate service agency between the California Department of Education and the 33 school districts in San Bernardino County to help meet the educational needs of all children county-wide. We are committed to working with our school districts, other agencies, families and the community at large by providing services, information and leadership, always with a focus on students.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Student Services Special Education Administrator is responsible for the management of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ (SBCSS) student support services for Fee-for-Service Special Education programs; develops and implements goals, procedures and service models that are in line with the three county Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA’s), West End SELPA, East Valley SELPA, and Desert Mountain SELPA California Association of Health and Education Linked Professions (CAHELP); evaluates and formulates branch priorities; recommends branch operation strategies and collaborates with SBCSS Internal Business Department; oversees curriculum and instruction development, oversees State and local assessments; implements program technology plan; directs California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Monitoring and Accountability.
Requirements / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Refer to Job Description attachment for additional information.) • Supports the Assistant Superintendent in the operations of Fee-for-Service Special Education programs; • Establishes goals, priorities, and systems for service-oriented, student-focused programs in collaboration with Area Directors, SELPA Administrators, Assistant Superintendents, and other educational partners; • Oversees the implementation and maintenance of student programs and services; • Develops service delivery strategies for Student Services programs; • Coordinates and supports administrators in the 3 regions and programs to provide consistency of standards; • Collaborates with San Bernardino County SELPAs’ and meetings; • Collaborates with Internal Business for fee-for-service budgets, policies, procedures, and staffing issues; • Collaborates with school and community organizations; • Oversees grants applicable to Student Services; • Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Valid California Clear Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Disabilities Teaching credential; • Valid California Clear Administrative Services credential; • Master’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution; • Five (5) years of administrative experience at a county, regional or district level in special education. NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION • Completed Ed-Join online application (all fields must be filled in); • Letter of application/introduction outlining skills and abilities relating to this position; • Current resume; • Copy of valid California Clear Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Disabilities Teaching credential; • Copy of valid California Clear Administrative Services credential; • Proof of Master’s degree; • Three (3) current letters of reference (dated and signed within 3 years).
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials prior to the stated deadline to qualify as a candidate. Copy of a valid California Driver’s License is required prior to the start of employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Refer to Job Description attachment for additional information.) • Supports the Assistant Superintendent in the operations of Fee-for-Service Special Education programs; • Establishes goals, priorities, and systems for service-oriented, student-focused programs in collaboration with Area Directors, SELPA Administrators, Assistant Superintendents, and other educational partners; • Oversees the implementation and maintenance of student programs and services; • Develops service delivery strategies for Student Services programs; • Coordinates and supports administrators in the 3 regions and programs to provide consistency of standards; • Collaborates with San Bernardino County SELPAs’ and meetings; • Collaborates with Internal Business for fee-for-service budgets, policies, procedures, and staffing issues; • Collaborates with school and community organizations; • Oversees grants applicable to Student Services; • Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Valid California Clear Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Disabilities Teaching credential; • Valid California Clear Administrative Services credential; • Master’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution; • Five (5) years of administrative experience at a county, regional or district level in special education. NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION • Completed Ed-Join online application (all fields must be filled in); • Letter of application/introduction outlining skills and abilities relating to this position; • Current resume; • Copy of valid California Clear Education Specialist Moderate/Severe Disabilities Teaching credential; • Copy of valid California Clear Administrative Services credential; • Proof of Master’s degree; • Three (3) current letters of reference (dated and signed within 3 years).
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials prior to the stated deadline to qualify as a candidate. Copy of a valid California Driver’s License is required prior to the start of employment.
Comments and Other Information
Non-Discrimination Policy
The County Superintendent of Schools recognizes that the County Superintendent of Schools Office has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program (s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position (s) or program for which the application was made.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site Principal and/or Director, Student Services (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), or Mary Laihee, Ed.D., Director, Student Services, at (909) 386-2704 or by email at mary.laihee@sbcss.net or Suzanne Hernandez, Ed.D., Director, Human Resources, at (909) 386-9576 or by email at suzanne.hernandez@sbcss.net.
A copy of SBCSS's uniform complaint policy and SBCSS's non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information
Non-Discrimination Policy
The County Superintendent of Schools recognizes that the County Superintendent of Schools Office has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program (s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position (s) or program for which the application was made.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site Principal and/or Director, Student Services (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), or Mary Laihee, Ed.D., Director, Student Services, at (909) 386-2704 or by email at mary.laihee@sbcss.net or Suzanne Hernandez, Ed.D., Director, Human Resources, at (909) 386-9576 or by email at suzanne.hernandez@sbcss.net.
A copy of SBCSS's uniform complaint policy and SBCSS's non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Application Deadline
6/11/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/4/2024
Contact
Singrid Sesmundo
909.386.9580
909.386.9580
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$195,674.00 - $219,663.36 Annually
$195,674.00 - $219,663.36 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Range 549
Length of Work Year
227 Days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Bernardino
Excellent Health Benefits
Benefits Package (Medical, Vision, Dental & Life) Employer pays annually up to $21,500; Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente
Stipends
Cell Phone, Master or Doctorate