Program Director, Special Education (Starting In The 2024-2025 School Year)

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) supports students through our mission to provide, promote, and support leadership and service for the success of every child, in every school, every day.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Program Director, Special Education provides leadership and management in administering, monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating Special Education programs and services in the least restrictive environment in accordance with Federal and State laws and guidelines. The Program Director reports directly to the Chief of Schools. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION

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Requirements / Qualifications

Starting in the 2024-2025 School Year Education & Experience: CA Administrative Services credential (required) Master's degree in Education or equivalent (preferred) Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in Special Education and student services programs (required) Minimum of three years of advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs (required) Minimum of three years of successful administrative experience at the site or district level (preferred) Specialized in-depth knowledge of disability conditions affecting students (required) Experience with SEIS and CALPADS (preferred) Experience with litigated cases involving special education (preferred) Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required

Required Documents:

A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position.

A resume with detailed employment background and education.

You must complete the EDJOIN application form. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor.

Complete the application by entering data in the format described. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.

Comments and Other Information

• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.

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