Salary: $130,781.77 - $169,493.64 Annually
Location : Director of Special Education - 4100 Normal St Annex 6A San Diego CA 92103, CA
Job Type: Certificated Management
Job Number: MGMT-24-006
Department: Equity & Access - Special Education
Opening Date: 04/15/2024
Closing Date: 4/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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 an Area Program Manager, Special Education (assigned to support Psychology Department/Program), position to support assigned schools sites and special education programs.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Area Program Manager, Special Education , will plan, organize, and manage delivery of special education services for assigned special education programs and/or school sites; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices; ensure compliance with state and federal mandates; provide ongoing direction and guidance to school sites for implementation and continuation of special education programs and services, as well as leadership, direction, and supervision of assigned personnel.
POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location is based out of the Equity and Access Department - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
• Scheduled for 12 months / 248 days per year
• Area Program Manager, Special Education (assigned to support Psychology Department/Programs), position is anticipated to be filled for the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

This position is on the AASD Certificated Supervisor I Salary Schedule, available at this link
Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, and monitor procedures, methods, development, and implementation of special education services to students and families for assigned special education programs and/or school sites. E
  
• Provide direction to school sites and assigned staff in support of equity and access in general education and specialized settings. E
  
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for administering services for assessment, identification, certification, establishment of priority, and placement of students with Individualized Education Programs. E
  
• Provide technical assistance and consult with administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, caregivers, and other educational partners concerning the needs for students with Individualized Education Programs; coordinate articulation and/or transfer of students with Individualized Education Programs. E
  
• Assist in coordination of site and/or centralized assessments for assigned special education programs and/or school sites and serve as an administrative designee for Individualized Education Program team meetings as appropriate. E
  
• Prepare documentary evidence and present the District's legal position at due process hearings and mediations. E
  
• Ensure maintenance of confidential, accurate and current records related to program requirements including assessment, placement, progress, attendance, hearings and mediations, Medi-Cal billing and nonpublic school billing in order to meet federal, State and District mandates and audits. E
  
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state mandates regarding special education student and caregiver rights and responsibilities, and interpret these and other legal issues as appropriate for District staff, educational partners, and community agencies; investigate and collaborate with site administrators in response to alleged complaints and violations related to special education program issues. E
  
• Monitor nonpublic school placement for compliance with appropriate legal requirements, state mandates and regulations, District policies and procedures, and standards for curriculum and graduation. E
  
• Assist in planning and developing budgets for assigned special education programs and/or special education services at school sites, determine allocation of positions and needs for personnel and facilities, monitor compliance with regulations and expenditures of a variety of funding sources. E
  
• Implement procedures, coordinate reviews, and monitor reporting forms and reports to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and grants for assigned special education programs and/or sites. E
  
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. E
  
• Collaborate with community agencies; coordinate central intake for potential special education referrals from social community agencies. E
  
• Direct and coordinate area and central office staff in providing timely professional learning and coaching support to schools. E
  
• Plan, organize and implement programs and activities designed to develop assigned special education programs and/or special education services at school sites. E
  
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of program evaluation plans. E
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.

To view the detailed position description for Area Program Manager, Special Education, click here
Minimum Qualifications

MININUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Master's degree in special education or related field and four (4) years of leadership experience in delivery of special education services.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
Valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information

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 at this LINK . For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential 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.

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 may 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
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
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 contact:
Title II Coordinator Wendy Ranck-Buhr
(619) 725-5678
wranck-buhr@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Lynn A. Ryan
(619) 725-7225
lryan@sandi.net
504 Coordinator Eri Nall
(619) 344-6420
enall@sandi.net
01

Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format . I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently hold a valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent out-of-state administrative services credential? IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 your California credential(s) may be found on the CTC website at this For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered NO to question #2, are you currently enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential program? Important note: you must attach verification of enrollment from the university/ program with the anticipated program completion date. I understand if I do not provide a copy of my credential and/or verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program with the anticipated completion date, my application will be considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No

04

For the purposes of verifying your California Administrative Services Credential, please provide your date of birth.
05

Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?

• Yes
• No

06

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• Non of the Above

07

Provide the area(s) of concentration for your degree(s) listed above. If you have multiple degrees, please list all degrees and areas of concentration.
08

How many years of leadership experience in the delivery of special education services do you have?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas of your work history/experience section on your application.

• I do not have any related work experience.
• I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
• I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of related work experience.
• I have more than 2 years but less than 4 years of related work experience.
• I have more than 4 years but less than 6 years of related work experience.
• I have more than 6 years but less than 8 years of related work experience.
• I have more than 8 years but less than 10 years of related work experience.
• I have more than 10 years but less than 12 years of related work experience.
• I have more than 12 years of related work experience.

09

Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding your leadership in the delivery of special education services .Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed as they relate to leadership/administration, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties .The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
10

Please select the answer that best describes your experience planning and managing special education services and programs. The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history/experience section of your application.

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

11

Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding planning and managing special education services and programs. .Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties .The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
12

Please select the answer that best describes your experience developing and leading. The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history/experience section of your application.

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

13

Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding developing and leading teams .Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties .The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
14

Describe the experience you have providing and/or managing school psychologist services .Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties .The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
Required Question