Program Specialist

Newark Unified School District; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Unified School District seeks a Program Specialist to provide leadership and technical assistance for its special education programs. The role involves developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating services to ensure compliance with laws and district policies, and supporting administrators, staff, and families for positive outcomes.

Early childhood experience is desired, and the position includes mentoring staff and supporting the preschool program.

Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction.
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 12 months).
• Resume.
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe.

Responsibilities

• Lead, technical assistance, and program support for the district’s special education programs.
• Assist in development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of services to ensure compliance with federal/state laws and district policies.
• Support school site administrators, special education staff, related service providers, students, and families to promote effective instructional practices.

Education

Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate

Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe

Job description

Program Specialist at Newark Unified School District

Application Deadline
8/24/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/18/2026

Contact
Luis Lenzi

Number of Openings
1

Salary
Pay Range
95,941 - 151,127 Annually

Length of Work Year
196 days, 2026-2027

Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or assigned administrator, the Program Specialist provides leadership, technical assistance, and program support for the district’s special education programs. The Program Specialist assists in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of special education services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, California Education Code, and district policies. The position supports school site administrators, special education staff, related service providers, students, and families to promote effective instructional practices and positive educational outcomes for students with disabilities. This position will be responsible for supporting mentoring staff along with supporting the preschool program. Early childhood experience desired.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 12 months)
• Resume
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 within the last 12 months)
• Resume
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe

Comments and Other Information

• Contributions to retirement (limit 2)
• $1,000 Masters stipend (limit 1)
• $2,000 Doctorate stipend (limit 1)
• $1,500 National Board Certification stipend

Please note that this position is not open to those seeking visa sponsorship.

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