Los Angeles Unified School District

Director, Special Education

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative Credential required
  • Current 2-page resume needed
  • Three signed and dated letters of reference
  • Copy of transcript or degree necessary
  • Valid California Driver's License required

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for the District's special education department
  • Plan, organize, and direct special education programs
  • Evaluate and improve services for eligible students
  • Facilitate meaningful parent and community engagement
  • Administer the SELPA Local Plan and ensure compliance
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services or designee, the Director, Special Education provides executive leadership for the District's special education department and serves as the administrator of the Pomona Unified School District single-district Special Education Local Plan Area. The Director plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and continuously improves a coordinated continuum of special education programs and related services for eligible students from birth through age 22; ensures meaningful parent and community participation; administers the SELPA Local Plan; and ensures compliance with federal and state law, Board policy, collective bargaining agreements, and District standards.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript (Copy of Transcripts or Degree)
  • Credential Copy (Valid California Administrative Credential)
  • Driver's License Copy (Valid California Driver's License)
  • Letter(s) of Reference (3 letters of Reference - No Electronic Signatures and must be signed and dated within the 12 months..)
  • Resume (Current 2-page resume)

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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