Special Education Program Specialist

District Mission: A District that promotes education, pride, and progress.

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley.

We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or designee, assists in meeting the needs of students with disabilities; provides support to special education teachers and parent through IEP team meetings and professional development opportunities; coordinates with special education teachers and general education teachers to train and support inclusionary practices to the greatest extent possible.

Attachments to EdJoin Application:1. Letter of Interest/Introduction2.

Resume3.

Three letters of recommendation (within the last 6 months). One letter must be from current supervisor.Job Requirements/Qualifications:1.

Experience: At least five (5) years of demonstrated successful experience in the field of public education, part of which must have been as a classroom teacher.2. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science and/or Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning; Official Transcripts.3. Credential: Possession of valid California Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials.

All District employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Applicants should not present proof of vaccination until directed to do so by the District's Human Resources Office.

Attachments to EdJoin Application: 1. Letter of Interest/Introduction 2.

Resume 3. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 6 months). One letter must be from current supervisor. Job Requirements/Qualifications: 1.

Experience: At least five (5) years of demonstrated successful experience in the field of public education, part of which must have been as a classroom teacher. 2. Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science and/or Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning; Official Transcripts. 3. Credential: Possession of valid California Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials.

All District employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Applicants should not present proof of vaccination until directed to do so by the District's Human Resources Office.

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Title IX & Compliance at (760)848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.