Job Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for a Director, Special Education position to support the office of Special Education Compliance and related programs.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
BASIC FUNCTION: The Director, Special Education , supporting Special Education Compliance , will plan, organize, manage, and direct the daily operations within assigned Special Education programs and services to support schools, staff, students, and families; uphold fiscal responsibilities; ensure compliance with State and federal mandates and District policies; provide leadership, direction, and supervision to assigned staff to continually improve and calibrate special education programs and services.
POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location is based out of Special Education Compliance - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Scheduled for 12 months / 248 days per year
Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
The Director, Special Education , will be paid on the Non-Represented Certificated Supervisor II Salary Schedule N708 Salary Grade 034.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct and assist in the design and implementation of district-wide special educational initiatives.
Direct special education programs, services, and school sites in support of equity and access; coordinate programs and services in general education and specialized settings; provide leadership in the development and implementation of special education programs and services in support of students and families.
Oversee policies and procedures for administering services for assessment, identification, certification, establishment of priority, and placement of students in special education program schools and classes for assigned programs and services.
Design and implement communications and service delivery systems that are effective in providing timely communications, support, and resources across the District.
Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices.
Develop, allocate, and monitor budgets for assigned programs, services, facilities, equipment, staffing, and inventories to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Assist management within instructional departments in planning programs, implementation of services to support high expectations, and standards of performance for all students.
Collaborate with governmental agencies, regional agencies, and others related to special education services for students; organize and negotiate development of interagency agreements, coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information.
Provide leadership in the review of existing and pending legislation related to special education guidelines and District policies; recommend origination, modification, or support of legislative measures.
Plan, organize, and implement long and short-term projects to enhance special education programs and services to students.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of statistical and narrative reports, records and files for special education functions and staff to ensure reporting requirements are met for federal and state agencies, district officials and the Board of Education.
Plan and coordinate staff trainings in special education laws and regulations, compliance issues, corrective actions, program development, and related functions.
Direct the preparation of funding applications for new and existing grants and other funding sources and for reimbursement requests ensuring compliance with funding requirements as appropriate.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to a Master’s degree in special education or related field and five (5) years of leadership experience in education. Special education teaching experience is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Administrative Services Credential
Valid California driver’s license.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
Paper applications are not accepted.
Answer all supplemental questions The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Attach required documents (PDF format recommended) Letter of Introduction
Resume Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Letters of Recommendation / Professional References. Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).
Credential Valid California Administrative Services Credential is required.
A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.
If you are currently enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential program, you must attach verification of enrollment from the university/ program with the anticipated program completion date.
If you are currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential by achieving a passing score on the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE), you must attach a copy of the official score report. If you are scheduled to take the CPACE, you must submit a copy of the confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s).
Assembly Bill 2534 As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
You may be required to provide this information through the screening process. Should you be required to submit this information, you will be sent an AB2534 Form to complete via the email address on your application. An incomplete list of Local Educational Agency (LEA) may result in the disqualification of your application.
Additional documents (optional) Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
E-REFERENCES During review of applications, e-reference email requests will be automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at shunter1@sandi.net .
Additional Information
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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico (619) 725-7225 erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward (619) 725-7225 award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator Eri Nall (619) 344-6420 enall@sandi.net
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