Director I, Special Education, Student Programs and Support

San Joaquin County Office of Education; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton, CA is seeking a Director I for Special Education Programs to provide leadership and oversight of satellite-based special day classes. This role oversees the Special Education budget and supervises certificated and classified staff while guiding special projects and IEP teams to ensure FAPE for students.

Requires California Teaching/Service Credential and Administrative Services Credential, with five years in education and at least one year in

Qualifications

• Possess a valid California Teaching Credential/Service Credential and an Administrative Services Credential.
• Five years of experience in an educational setting working directly with students.
• One year experience as an administrator in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to satellite-based special day classes.
• Assist in development and implementation of the Special Education budget.
• Direct and supervise certificated and classified staff as assigned.
• Develop, implement and monitor special projects as assigned; assist IEP teams to ensure FAPE.

Skills

Educational leadership

Policy implementation

Staff supervision

Education

California Teaching Credential/Service Credential

Administrative Services Credential

Job description

Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Job Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Division Director of Special Education Programs, the Director I will provide leadership, and oversight to a variety of satellite based special day classes. Assist in the development and implementation of the Special Education budget; direct and supervise certificated and classified staff as assigned; develop, implement, and monitor special projects as assigned. Assist IEP teams in ensuring students receive Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Length of Work Year

224 Workdays, Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possess a valid California Teaching Credential/Service Credential, and an Administrative Services Credential. Five years of experience in an educational setting working directly with students and one year experience as an administrator in a school setting.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation - Signed by Author)