Assistant Director, Special Education

Bakersfield City School District; Alley (MO); On-site; USD 160,145 - 194,356; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Assistant Director for Special Education to lead the development and implementation of special education programs. This role requires overseeing program compliance, regular school site visits, and effective communication with staff and parents. The ideal candidate will hold a California administrative services credential and possess strong experience in special education. The position offers a competitive salary between $160,145 - $194,356 annually.

Qualifications

• California administrative services credential is required.
• Experience and knowledge in special education programs needed.
• Successful teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of program implementation at school sites.
• Maintain current knowledge of special education laws and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of improvement plans.

Skills

Knowledge of special education programs

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

California administrative services credential

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Position Type: Administration (Certificated)/ Director

Date Posted: 4/9/2026

Location: All sites

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Closing Date: 04/22/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• California administrative services credential
• Experience, aptitude and knowledge of special education programs
• Successful teaching experience required
• Ability to evaluate complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions and alternatives, and make timely decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form, with District administration, special education staff, community members and parents

REPORTS TO

Director I - Special Education

SUPERVISES

Staff as assigned

FUNCTION

To help provide leadership in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating special education programs

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports oversight of program implementation of special education programs at school sites
• Maintains current knowledge of special education laws, regulations, processes, and procedures as it applies to maintaining legally compliant services to special education students, including monitoring implementation of settlement agreements
• Regularly visits school sites and conducts walk‑throughs of special education classrooms to assist principals and other administrators in special education instruction
• Addresses and resolves problems related to special education program implementation at school sites
• Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of District's improvement plans for special education
• Attends interagency meetings, assists with development of interagency agreements and procedures
• Monitors implementation of differentiated staff development for certificated and classified special education staff
• Coordinates and monitors implementation of instructional materials in special education classrooms aligned to State Department of Education guidelines
• Develops and supervises Extended Year (summer school) Program for special education students
• Assists with budget recommendations and expenditures; completes required District and state reports
• Coordinates meetings and follow‑up contacts with staff, parents and community
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY

$160,145 - $194,356 Annually, 223 days (max salary includes longevity & education stipends)

EEO STATEMENT

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail] , or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.