Coordinator II, Special Education

Bakersfield City School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Coordinator II, Special Education to provide leadership in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the district's special education program in the assigned area.

Reports to an Administrator as assigned and supervises staff. The role includes assisting schools with program quality, coordinating IEP development, delivering staff development, and ensuring compliance with district and state requirements.

Qualifications

• California administrative services credential required.
• California credential authorizing service to special education pupils (DIS) or school psychology.
• Knowledge and experience in developing special education curriculum.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings for teachers and parents.
• Ability to develop individual programs for exceptional students.
• Ability to coordinate home, school and community efforts for exceptional students.

Responsibilities

• Assists schools and teachers in developing quality special education programs.
• Coordinates development of individualized education programs for students at assigned schools and agencies.
• Provides direct support to district staff relating to special education services.
• Provides staff development to meet the needs of special education pupils.
• Evaluates staff as assigned and completes required reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Curriculum development

Meeting coordination

Individualized programs

Home-school-community liaison

Exceptional student needs

Education

California admin services credential

Credential for special education services (DIS)

Knowledge of special education curriculum

Experience with meetings for teachers/parents

Ability to develop individualized programs

Coordination with home-school-community

Job description

• California administrative services credential
• California credential authorizing service to special education pupils in area of classroom instruction, designated instruction and services (DIS), or school psychology
• Knowledge, training and experience in developing special education curriculum
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings for teachers and parents
• Ability to develop individual programs for exceptional students
• Ability to coordinate efforts of home, school and community relative to needs of exceptional students

COORDINATOR II, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Qualifications

• California administrative services credential
• California credential authorizing service to special education pupils in area of classroom instruction, designated instruction and services (DIS), or school psychology
• Knowledge, training and experience in developing special education curriculum
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings for teachers and parents
• Ability to develop individual programs for exceptional students
• Ability to coordinate efforts of home, school and community relative to needs of exceptional students

Reports To: Administrator as assigned

SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned

FUNCTION: To provide leadership in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the District's special education program in assigned area of responsibility

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists schools and teachers in developing quality programs for special education pupils
• Coordinates development of individualized education program for students at assigned schools, non-public agencies and non-public schools
• Provides direct support relating to services to school sites and district personnel
• Provides staff development training necessary to meet needs of special education pupils
• Evaluates teachers, instructional aides and clerical staff as assigned
• Completes necessary state, SELPA/district and department reports
• Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $133,690 - $162,916 annually, 199 work days

(max. salary includes educational, and longevity stipends)

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

Conditions Of Employment

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

AB2534 and SB848

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

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, Amanda Robinson, 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.