Administrator, Special Education Services and Inclusion MAN-461.2

Sacramento City Unified School District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BASIC FUNCTION: The Administrator provides strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of various special education programs in the district to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and equitable services for students with disabilities.

This role is responsible for advancing best practices in special education, strengthening inclusive service delivery models that support students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), supporting families, overseeing contracted services, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework in child development or liberal studies and five years’ teaching experience in Early Childhood Programs or early elementary.
• Administrative Services Credential or intern eligibility required.
• California teaching credential and/or Children’s Center Supervision Permit preferred or required.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to provide own automobile and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of special education programs district‑wide.
• Advance best practices and inclusive service delivery in Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Ensure on‑time IEPs, manage risks, and monitor program outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and fiscal resources for assigned service lines.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework in child development/liberal studies

Administrative Services Credential or intern eligibility

California teaching credential and/or Children’s Center Supervision Permit

Valid California driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: The Administrator provides strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of various special education programs in the district to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and equitable services for students with disabilities. This role is responsible for advancing best practices in special education, strengthening inclusive service delivery models that support students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), supporting families, overseeing contracted services, and managing budgets and fiscal resources for assigned service lines. The administrator works closely with school site leaders, program specialists, district administrators, legal counsel, and community partners to address complex student needs, ensure on-time IEPs, manage risk, and continuously improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: The Administrator provides strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of various special education programs in the district to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and equitable services for students with disabilities. This role is responsible for advancing best practices in special education, strengthening inclusive service delivery models that support students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), supporting families, overseeing contracted services, and managing budgets and fiscal resources for assigned service lines. The administrator works closely with school site leaders, program specialists, district administrators, legal counsel, and community partners to address complex student needs, ensure on-time IEPs, manage risk, and continuously improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree with specialized course work in the area of child development and/or liberal studies, and five years’ experience teaching Early Childhood Programs and/or early elementary, preferably working in Head Start, State, Title I, and/or Bilingual, and experience in professional learning and leadership roles.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Administrative Services Credential or intern eligibility evidence required. Valid California driver’s license, provide personal automobile, and proof of insurance; possession of a California teaching credential and/or Children’s Center Supervision Permit required.

For Full Consideration Include All Of The Following Documents/information

• Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
• Resume (current and up-to-date)

Comments And Other Information

Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process.

Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Daniel Rolleri) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.

Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.

The Sacramento City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - [e-mail]