2026 - 2027 | Program Supervisor - Special Education (Certificated)
San Dieguito Union High School District
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Job summary
San Dieguito Union High School District in Encinitas, CA is seeking an experienced Program Supervisor – Special Education to lead the IEP process, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
This certificated role supports students with disabilities, collaborates with families and providers, and aligns with the district’s mission to deliver high-quality special education services.
Qualifications
- Evidence of at least three (3) years of experience serving students with disabilities.
- Master's degree in educational leadership or related field.
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility.
- One of the following California Credentials: Education Specialist Instruction, Speech-Language Pathology Services, or Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and coordination of the District’s special education programs.
- Provide administrative leadership for the IEP process.
- Supervise special education staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with educators, families, and service providers to promote high-quality services.
Skills
Education
Job description
San Dieguito Union High School District Special Education - Encinitas, California Open in Google Maps
Job ID: 5940286
Application Deadline: Oct 11, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
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Effective January 1, 2025, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44939.5, all applicants for certificated positions must disclose a complete list of all Local Education Agencies (LEAs) where they have been previously employed, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. LEAs include school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.
This information will be requested upon acceptance of a job offer.
Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.
We are seeking an experienced Program Supervisor – Special Education to support the implementation and coordination of the District’s special education programs. This role provides administrative leadership for the IEP process, supervises special education staff, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborates with educators, families, and service providers to support students with disabilities and promote effective, high-quality special education services.
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- Evidence ofat least three (3) years of successful experience in the service of students with disabilities, preferably in a middle school or high school setting.
- Master's degree in educational leadership or related to the job field
- Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential or a valid California Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility
- Possession of one of the following valid California Credentials: Education Specialist Instruction, Speech-Language Pathology Services, or Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology
Required Documents and Attachment Instructions
Applications submitted without all of the following required documents will not beconsidered. Please review all document requirements thoroughly and note that like documents must be combined and uploaded as one attachment:
- Resume
- Letter of Introduction -Must be current and relative to the position you are applying to
- Copy of Transcript(s)- Please include BA/BS transcript along with all post-Bachelor's degree transcripts. Unofficial copies will be accepted. (NOT REQUIRED for internal certificated applicants currently under contract)
- Credential Copy- Copies of credentials must be current printouts/screenshots of the credential document details page from the CTC website that show your name, the document title, term, status, expiration date, authorizations, and renewal codes. You can access this part of your credential by clicking on the document number. Certificates will not be accepted . (NOT REQUIRED for internal certificated applicants currently under contract)
- Recommendation Letters- Three current letters dated within the last two years. (NOT REQUIRED for internal certificated applicants currently under contract)
$139,210 to $158,909 (To start yearly based on full-time assignment. Part-time assignments will be prorated)
- Pay dependent on experience
- Credit for previous management experience will be given consideration toward initial placement on the management salary schedule.
2026-27 School Year - 200 work days
Full-Time
San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The following position is designated as Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment. Mary Anne Nuskin, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, SDUHSD District Office, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, California 92024, (760) 753-6491. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Please email humanresources@sduhsd.net. Please review the SDUHSD Assurance of Nondiscrimination webpage and related Board policies.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $139,210 to $158,909 Per Year
Job Categories:
Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
- At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Master degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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- Email: humanresources@sduhsd.net
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