Program Specialist, Special Education for CAHELP JPA

About the Employer The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office acts as an intermediate service agency between the California Department of Education and the 33 school districts in San Bernardino County to help meet the educational needs of all children county-wide. We are committed to working with our school districts, other agencies, families and the community at large by providing services, information and leadership, always with a focus on students. Job Summary Under the direction of the California Association of Health and Education Linked Professions (CAHELP) Joint Power of Authority (JPA) Chief Executive Officer, the Program Specialist, Special Education, provides consultation, coaching, one-to-one and group presentation, classroom support, and instructional and behavioral strategies for general educators, special education teachers, resource specialists, designated instructional and services personnel and others providing instructional services to children and adolescents with special needs. Requirements / Qualifications Expertise in Special Education must be demonstrated on the resume or application packet. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a master's degree in special education, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Possession of a valid California Special Education Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services; Five (5) or more years of experience working in/with special education programs; Three (3) years of experience working with special education programs; Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to special education. NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION Completed Ed-Join online application (all fields must be filled in); Letter of introduction outlining skills and abilities as related to this position; Current resume; Copy of master's degree or official transcripts; Copy of valid California credential(s); Three (3) current letters of reference (dated and signed within three years). Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials online prior to the stated deadline to qualify as a candidate. A copy of a valid California Driver's License is required prior to start of employment. Comments and Other Information Non-Discrimination Policy The County Superintendent of Schools recognizes that the County Superintendent of Schools Office has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which the application was made. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director, Student Services (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Mary Laihee, at (909) 387-8515 or by email at mary.laiheesbcss.net or Suzanne J. Hernandez, Ed.D., Director, Human Resources, at (909) 386-9576 or by email at suzanne.hernandezsbcss.net. A copy of SBCSS' uniform complaint policy and SBCSS' non-discrimination policy are available upon request.