Education Specialist - Curriculum & Special Ed Leadership

Magnolia Public Schools (MPS); Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Competitive salaries

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development

Staff growth programs

Job summary

Magnolia Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a certificated leadership role to guide program evaluations, curriculum development and the integration of special education into the district’s total school program.

The role requires overseeing federal/state project work, coordinating staffing and materials, and maintaining strong relations with parents and community partners to advance school initiatives and priorities.

Qualifications

• Primary role is to provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that enable growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in program evaluations and follow-up procedures.
• Write/develop federal projects, state facility and equipment projects.
• Coordinate integration of special education into the total school program.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development.
• Work to maintain good public and community relations.
• Interview instructional candidates for Special Education areas and make recommendations to principals for appointments to positions.
• Procure and distribute new, specialized materials and equipment.
• Supervise record keeping of students in the program.
• Coordinate staff conferences and orientation meetings.
• Interact with parents, outside agencies, businesses and community to enhance understanding of system initiatives and priorities and elicit support.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Serve on system, state or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.
• Assist in interpretation of programs, philosophy and policies of the system to staff, students, parents and the community.
• Work closely with school staff to support school improvement initiatives and processes.
• Keep informed and disseminate information about current research, trends and best practices in areas of responsibility.
• Facilitate development, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities in assigned areas.
• Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops as assigned or appropriate to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues.
• Other duties as needed.
• $76000 - $95000 / year

Job description

Magnolia Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a certificated leadership role to guide program evaluations, curriculum development and the integration of special education into the district’s total school program.

The role requires overseeing federal/state project work, coordinating staffing and materials, and maintaining strong relations with parents and community partners to advance school initiatives and priorities.