What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist - Special Education position at Palm Springs Unified School District?
Program Specialist - Special Education at Palm Springs Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
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$121,470 - $156,085 Annually
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About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Valid California administrative credential authorizing service in this position. Character, personality, and social capability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, students, and community. Knowledge of computer applications. Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete sketch may subject the applicant to disqualification. Desired: Advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and a specialized in-depth knowledge in preschool disabilities, career vocational development, or one or more areas of major disabling conditions
- Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of introduction indicating reasons for interest in this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors (must be within last year)
- Resume (Including background information, educational experience, community and professional involvement)
- Administrative Services Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: Valid California administrative credential authorizing service in this position. Character, personality, and social capability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, students, and community. Knowledge of computer applications. Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete sketch may subject the applicant to disqualification. Desired: Advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and a specialized in-depth knowledge in preschool disabilities, career vocational development, or one or more areas of major disabling conditions
- Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of introduction indicating reasons for interest in this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors (must be within last year)
- Resume (Including background information, educational experience, community and professional involvement)
- Administrative Services Credential
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Salary : $121,470 - $156,085