Assistant Director, Special Education

About the Employer

Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity.

Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement.

Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs.

The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017.

Three schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools: Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School.

The others are: Franklin, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, Webster and Point Dume elementary schools and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities:

All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options.

Job Summary

Job Summary

SMMUSD is seeking an experienced educator for the position of Assistant Director, Special Education. This position assists in the planning, implementation and maintenance of programs and services for students with exceptional needs.

The Assistant Director will deliver training to staff and parents, monitor compliance, provide curricular resources, and consult and support site administrators and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience as a special education service provider, display strong management skills, demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, behavior plans and regulations related to special education services, and be able to lead successful training and professional development

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Requirements / Qualifications

Possess a valid special education, pupil personnel services or school psychologist credential. Possess, or qualify for, a valid California administrative services credential.

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Letter of Interest 4. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation Please ensure that all required documents are attached to your EdJoin file.

Comments and Other Information

The Special Education Department supports site personnel in addressing the needs of students with disabilities at all of the schools in the District. With 12% of SMMUSD students qualifying for special education programs and/or services, the District has a continuum of placement options to meet the individual needs of students through their Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Staff ensures that the range of human diversity is embraced and the rights of equity and access are guaranteed.

Individuals are educated in general education or natural environment to the maximum extent possible. Department priorities include: students' unique instructional needs will be identified; students will be served by fully-qualified personnel; students with disabilities will be successfully integrated with non-disabled peers; students with disabilities will meet high standards for academic and non-academic skills; and students with disabilities will successfully participate in preparation for the workplace and independent living. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District partners with Culver City and Beverly Hills school districts to form the Tri-City SELPA.

Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement and access gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity.

Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement.

Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs

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