Los Angeles Unified School District

Program Manager at Special Services 1.00 FTE #3358

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

Qualifications

  • Valid special education certification/credential required.
  • Experience in program management within special education.
  • Strong understanding of IDEA compliance and implementation.
  • Proven ability to supervise and evaluate staff effectively.
  • Experience coordinating training and development for special education staff.
  • Current letters of recommendation from a supervisor and peers.
  • Background in working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate special education programs.
  • Ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
  • Supervise and evaluate special education staff members.
  • Develop and assist in staff development initiatives.
  • Provide educational options for students with disabilities.
  • Participate in crisis management and emergency response activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative educational environment.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Involvement in shaping educational strategies for special needs students.
  • Engagement in crisis response initiatives.
  • Supportive administration with a focus on compliance and best practices.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Services, the Special Education Program Manager plans,
coordinates, and directs activities regarding special education students; insures the implementation of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); assists in developing and implementing the
special education programs; assists in ensuring that students are provided with a full range of
education options; supervises and evaluates assigned special education staff and participates in
development and delivery of staff development activities.

Additional other duties as assigned related to emergency, crisis and/or pandemic.

When completing the AB2534 section, please ensure that you list all LEA (Local Education Agency/ School Districts) experience, including accurate and up to date Human Resources contact information for each one. Additionally, the details provided in the AB2534 section must match the information listed in the Work Experience portion of your application.
(If you are currently a substitute teacher or have served as one in the past, please list all the school districts where you have worked in that capacity.)

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters, dated within the last two years of which 1 must be from immediate supervisor)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

CONSIDERED A DISASTER SERVICE WORKER AND/OR ESSENTIAL WORKER DURING EMERGENCY, CRISIS AND/OR PANDEMIC.

If you are eligible for an Intern Credential, (or are a credential candidate), you are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be fully completed in order to be considered.

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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