Area Program Manager, Special Education (Assigned To Support Speech & Hearing Department)

Job Summary

Job Summary

OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for an Area Program Manager, Special Education (assigned to support Speech and Hearing Department/Program), position to support assigned schools sites and special education programs. Job Number:

MGMT-24-007 BASIC FUNCTION: The Area Program Manager, Special Education, will plan, organize, and manage delivery of special education services for assigned special education programs and/or school sites; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices; ensure compliance with state and federal mandates; provide ongoing direction and guidance to school sites for implementation and continuation of special education programs and services, as well as leadership, direction, and supervision of assigned personnel. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location is based out of the Equity and Access Department

• 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. Scheduled for 12 months / 248 days per year.
  
  Area Program Manager, Special Education (assigned to support Speech and Hearing Department/Programs), position is anticipated to be filled for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents. This position is on the AASD Certificated Supervisor I Salary Schedule.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Master's degree in special education or related field and four (4) years of leadership experience in delivery of special education services.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Administrative Services Credential. Valid California Driver's License.

Requirements / Qualifications

POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location is based out of the Equity and Access Department

• 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. Scheduled for 12 months / 248 days per year.
  
  Area Program Manager, Special Education (assigned to support Speech and Hearing Department/Programs), position is anticipated to be filled for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents. This position is on the AASD Certificated Supervisor I Salary Schedule.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Master's degree in special education or related field and four (4) years of leadership experience in delivery of special education services.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Administrative Services Credential. Valid California Driver's License.

Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION PROCESS To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.

Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.

Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all supplemental questions The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

Attach required documents (PDF format recommended) Letter of Introduction Resume Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments. A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Letters of Recommendation / Professional References.

Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3). Credential Valid California Administrative Services Credential is required. A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this LINK.

For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website. If you are currently enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential program, you must attach verification of enrollment from the university/ program with the anticipated program completion date. Additional documents (optional) Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

E-REFERENCES During review of applications, e-reference email requests may be automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at shunter1@sandi.net.

Additional Information The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.comto your safe senders list.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information contact:

Title II Coordinator Wendy Ranck-Buhr (619) 725-5678 wranck-buhr@sandi.net Title IX Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Lynn A. Ryan (619) 725-7225 lryan@sandi.net 504 Coordinator Eri Nall (619) 344-6420 enall@sandi.net