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Director, Special Education 26/27 School Year

Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026

Director, Special Education 26/27 School Year at Pajaro Valley Unified School District

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Date Posted
4/21/2026
Contact
Anna Brinkman
831-786-2145 2655
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$133,635-$159,567 Plus $3,675 Masters Stipend Plus $1,200 Cell Phone Stipend
Length of Work Year
222 Days/Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
District Office
Status
Open

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for districtwide planning, coordination, and implementation of cross-departmental initiatives that advance the District’s instructional, operational, and student-support priorities. This position is not tied to a single department and functions as a system-level leadership role, ensuring alignment, coherence, effective execution of Board priorities, the LCAP, and Superintendent - directed initiatives. Under the direction of the Executive Director or designee, the Director leads complex initiatives, facilitates collaboration across departments and school sites, and supports executive leadership and the Board of Trustees through analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations. Position begins July 1, 2026

Requirements / Qualifications

Materials • Valid California Administrative Services Credential • Valid California Teaching Credential • ELA authorization (CLAD or equivalent) • Completed EdJoin application • Cover Letter • (3) Three letters of recommendation, (1) One from current supervisor; all within the last 2 years. • Current Resume

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree or advanced degree preferred. Valid administrative and/or supervisory credential preferred. Teaching credential and classroom experience preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in educational leadership, district-level program management, or a related field. Experience working at both the site and district level preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

Materials • Valid California Administrative Services Credential • Valid California Teaching Credential • ELA authorization (CLAD or equivalent) • Completed EdJoin application • Cover Letter • (3) Three letters of recommendation, (1) One from current supervisor; all within the last 2 years. • Current Resume

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree or advanced degree preferred. Valid administrative and/or supervisory credential preferred. Teaching credential and classroom experience preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in educational leadership, district-level program management, or a related field. Experience working at both the site and district level preferred.

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