Special Education Specialist, Student Services 2026-2027

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Human Resources

602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420

ext. 1194

March 23 2026

CERTIFICATED NOTICE OF VACANCY

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

STUDENT SERVICES

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

We are now accepting applications for the following certificated position(s) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

POSITION(S):

Special Education Program Specialist

Probationary position

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California teaching credential with an authorization to teach special education in a mild/moderate moderate/severe or Valid Speech and Language Pathologist credential
• Three or more years successful teacher experience
• Valid CLAD/BCLAD/EL Authorization
• Valid Added Autism Authorization
• Valid Driver License

WORK DAYS: 194 days 1.0 FTE

SALARY: Annual entry level salary placement from $63834 to $101303for a full time position;

Salary based prorated based on start date FTE and on prior experience and semester units above Bachelors degree.

2024-2025 Certificated Salary Schedule

HEALTH BENEFITS: 2025-2026 Certificated Health Benefits Plans and Rates(2026-2027 plans and rates will be available Spring 2026)

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:

• All interestedoutside applicants may complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest resume three (3) current signed letters of recommendation and verification of valid credentials/certifications. interestedcurrent temporary LMUSD contracted employees may apply as aninternal candidate via Frontline
• Allpermanent certificated contracted employees may submit aTransfer Request Form 2026-2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until Filled

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or

perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy

or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical

condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association

with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator:

Jennifer Handy Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email:

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LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED

HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTION

602 F Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420

DATE: February 18 2014

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

SALARY RANGE: Placement on the District Certificated Salary Schedule is based upon years of full-time credentialed teaching experience and units of college coursework beyond a Bachelors Degree.

SCHEDULE: Work 194 days per school year on the days indicated in the instructional and staff development calendars. (Must be available to work up to 10 additional days for ESY. Extra days to be paid per diem)

SUPERVISOR: Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services and/or Designee

JOB SUMMARY

Organize and direct activities involved in the development and implementation of curricular and behavior programs for students with disabilities. Coordinate communication and information to meet student needs; train and direct Special Education Staff as assigned. Utilize current research and best practice methodologies for staff training and program development and implementation for all students with special needs. Provide support to general and special education staff administrators and parents to help ensure FAPE for eligible students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Credential in Special Education mild to moderate or moderate to severe or

Valid Speech and Language Pathologist Credential or California License in Occupational Therapy

• Three or more years successful teaching experience
• Valid California Drivers License
• Interpersonal skills including tact patience and courtesy; strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of successful experience with students with disabilities.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop implement and revise training programs for LMUSD staff in accordance with best practice methodologies and procedures; provide site fidelity checks for curricular and behavior programs at designated school sites.

2. Model and monitor data collection and provide programmatic recommendations for classrooms and individual student programs.

3. Collaborate with and coordinate communications between staff and administration to assure program implementation and best practice methodologies in the classroom

4. Attend trainings and workshops to continually update professional skills as directed.

5. Serve as a representative for the District at designated multi-agency meetings and events.

6. Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and assist in the development and implementation of IEP goals and behavior intervention plans as appropriate; attend and conduct meetings as assigned.

7. Take a leadership role in assigned Student Services projects programs and identified tasks.

8. Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier fax machine computer and assigned software; utilize cameras and audio-visual equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work between sites; administer first aid and CPR as necessary.

9. Attain and maintain CIT Certification within six months of employment.

10. Lead Assistive Technology SCIA and Universal Design team assessments. Facilitate implementation of assessment findings/recommendations.

11. Build positive relationships with local businesses and agencies to support disabled students accessing the community as a component of their education as appropriate.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A. PHYSICAL: Employee in this position must have the ability to:

1. Stand and sit for extended periods of time.

2. See and read printed matter with or without vision aids.

3. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.

4. Speak English so that others may understand at normal levels.

5. Stand walk stoop twist bend over grasp reach overhead push pull and move lift and/or carry 0 to 50 pounds to waist height.

B. MENTAL:

1. Able to concentrate on a single task for up to three (3) hours at a time.

2. Able to learn quickly and adapt to a variety of machinery instructions and task methods.

3. Able to meet deadlines in terms of work assignment schedules.

C. SOCIAL:

1. Interact daily in person with other members of the school staff and possess comfortable interpersonal skills and cooperative attitudes.

2. Because of the time urgent nature of duties and because work product of position is interdependent with that of other staff consistent attendance is required.

3. Convey an understanding patient attitude toward other students parents staff and members of community.

4. Maintain the privacy of confidential information.

NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter: This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter. The position shall report in accordance with California state regulations who observe have actual knowledge or reasonably suspect child or elder/dependent abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.

CANDIDATE SELECTION: The Candidate selected for this position will be required to present prior to the first date of employment: 1) a social security card; 2) proof of tuberculin risk assessment prior to the first day of hire; 3) pass State and Federal fingerprint clearances; and 4) complete all pre-employment training including but not limited to Child Abuse Reporting and Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande California 93420. Phone: ext. 1190 Email: or the 504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce Director of Student Services 227 Bridge St. Arroyo Grande ext. 1189

ALL MATERIALS ARCHIVED FOR THIS POSITION ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY BUT CANNOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT.

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