Program Specialist Special Education

PROGRAM SPECIALIST ï½ SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. California special education credential
2. Knowledge training and experience in developing special education curriculum
3. Ability to design and coordinate special education staff development program

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership and assistance necessary to develop and implement special education curriculum and staff development plan

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitors and provides coaching/assistance that supports implementation of District-adopted special education curriculum programs
2. Monitors District special education curriculum to ensure implementation to state standards and appropriateness for student population
3. Provides resource assistance and information to school staff on curriculum issues; consults with team liaisons assists staff in selection of appropriate supplementary instructional materials provides coaching
4. Acts as resource for planning instructional inservice for school staff and district and provides leadership and/or assistance in its implementation (i.e. coaching cycle)
5. Conducts timely needs assessments for curriculum and staff development purposes
6. Organizes curricular and staff development committees
7. Researches current special education methods and materials
8. Assists in designing of staff development plan
9. Coordinates special education staff development activities
10. Maintains necessary records
11. Assists in the implementation of special education programs/procedures at school sites to maintain state and federal compliance
12. Facilitates and/or participates as member of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
13. Develops maintains coordinates and facilitates special education staff development trainings for teachers and instructional aides
14. Provides one-to-one and group assistance for developing complaint IEPs
15. Observes consults and assists with school site support staff to maintain open and effective communication relationships
16. Researches and trains in newly adopted district curriculum
17. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY: $66949 - $132959 annually (192 days. max salary includes educational stipends)


EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on December 24 2025:


2. Complete information for three (3) professional references including current supervisor
3. California special education credential

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators 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.

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 prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity immigration status marital status national origin parental status pregnancy status race religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Equity Compliance Officer Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Erin Johnston Director I Human Resources 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305

El Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Bakersfield prohï½be la discriminaciï½n la intimidaciï½n el acoso (incluido el acoso sexual) o el acoso basado en la ascendencia el color la discapacidad la etnia el gï½nero la expresiï½n de gï½nero la identidad de gï½nero el estado migratorio el estado civil el origen nacional estado parental estado de embarazo raza religiï½n sexo orientaciï½n sexual o asociaciï½n con una persona o grupo con una o mï½s de estas caracterï½sticas reales o percibidas. Si tiene preguntas o quejas comunï½quese con el director de su escuela y / o el Director de Cumplimiento de Equidad del Distrito el Coordinador de la Secciï½n 504 y el Coordinador del Tï½tulo IX: Erin Johnston Directora I Recursos Humanos 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305