San Diego Unified School District

Director - Special Education

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

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in education or related field is required.
  • Must have appropriate credential from the California Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
  • Resume detailing relevant experience and education is needed.
  • Three current letters of recommendation from professional associates or supervisors are necessary.
  • A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize instructional operations for special education programs.
  • Direct and coordinate educational services and support functions.
  • Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned personnel.
  • Ensure effective communication among staff and stakeholders.
  • Manage resources and curricular functions to meet the County Office needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
  • Life insurance coverage included.
  • Eligibility for sick and personal leave offered.
  • Participation in the State Teacher Retirement System (STRS).
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of an Assistant Superintendent, plan, organize, control and direct the instructional operations, activities, educational services and support functions of assigned special education or other programs; coordinate and direct communications, personnel, resources, staff development services, curricular functions and information to meet County Office needs and assure smooth and efficient program activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. The Director - Special Education is responsible for direct instructional services for multiple sites countywide.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Certification (Verification of Master's degree: Copy of degree and unofficial transcripts.)
  • Credential Copy (Proof of credentials - print-out from CTC is sufficient)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum 3 current letters of recommendation)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

Work location: SLOCOE Special Education office - 3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Please read job description carefully to ensure you meet minimum requirements.

SLOCOE does not participate in SDI or Social Security but contributes to STRS (State Teacher Retirement System). Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and sick and personal leave.

About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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