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Coordinator Of Special Education


Job Location:

Lynwood, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 149056 - 164479
Posted: 24 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requirements / Qualifications

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of Special Education the Coordinator of Special Education serves as a District administrator and provides technical support to principals site administrators school psychologist speech-language pathologist and teachers on all matters relating to the program for exceptional children and those with special needs. The coordinator will ensure compliance by the school with all local State and Federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs plans and students referred to special education. The coordinator provides resources to enable all students to benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest and to the extent possible alleviate those problems that prevent or interfere with student ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION via OF INTENTCURRENT RESUMECOPY OF VALID CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CREDENTIAL AND TEACHING CREDENTIAL(S)THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF REFERENCE(WITHIN 1 YEAR)COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS (OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS UPON HIRING)T.B. CLEARANCE (UPON HIRING - WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS)F.P. CLEARANCE (UPON HIRING)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Clear or Life credential in one of the following: Education Specialist Instruction; Pupil Personnel Services with a specialization in School Psychology; Speech - Language Pathology Services; or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services authorizing Language Speech and Hearing. Possession of a valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential or a Commission-issued Certificate of Eligibility for the Administrative Services Credential. Earned Masters Degree or higher from an accredited institution. Five years of successful full-time school-based experience as a teacher school psychologist speech-language pathologist or special education Program Specialist or a combination of these assignments including experience serving students with disabilities and participating in the development and implementation of IEPs. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must have proven ability to interact effectively with students parents administrators and teacher in a diverse community. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborate with and motivate schools to improve student achievement. Must possess good judgment knowledge of school and district policies and ability to enhance educational programs. Ability to read write and speak Spanish preferred. Must have knowledge of school reforms laws practices & procedures as it relates to special education. Two years successful experience as an administrator program specialist lead school psychologist lead speech-language pathologist department chair or comparable assignment DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please see the Job Description.

Requirements / Qualifications

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of Special Education the Coordinator of Special Education serves as a District administrator and provides technical support to principals site administrators school psychologist speech-language pathologist and teachers on all matters relating to the program for exceptional children and those with special needs. The coordinator will ensure compliance by the school with all local State and Federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs plans and students referred to special education. The coordinator provides resources to enable all students to benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest and to the extent possible alleviate those problems that prevent or interfere with student ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION via OF INTENTCURRENT RESUMECOPY OF VALID CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CREDENTIAL AND TEACHING CREDENTIAL(S)THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF REFERENCE(WITHIN 1 YEAR)COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS (OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS UPON HIRING)T.B. CLEARANCE (UPON HIRING - WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS)F.P. CLEARANCE (UPON HIRING)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Clear or Life credential in one of the following: Education Specialist Instruction; Pupil Personnel Services with a specialization in School Psychology; Speech - Language Pathology Services; or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services authorizing Language Speech and Hearing. Possession of a valid California Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential or a Commission-issued Certificate of Eligibility for the Administrative Services Credential. Earned Masters Degree or higher from an accredited institution. Five years of successful full-time school-based experience as a teacher school psychologist speech-language pathologist or special education Program Specialist or a combination of these assignments including experience serving students with disabilities and participating in the development and implementation of IEPs. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must have proven ability to interact effectively with students parents administrators and teacher in a diverse community. Demonstrated ability to lead collaborate with and motivate schools to improve student achievement. Must possess good judgment knowledge of school and district policies and ability to enhance educational programs. Ability to read write and speak Spanish preferred. Must have knowledge of school reforms laws practices & procedures as it relates to special education. Two years successful experience as an administrator program specialist lead school psychologist lead speech-language pathologist department chair or comparable assignment DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please see the Job Description.

Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on the persons actual or perceived race creed color ethnicity national origin or nationality religion age parental status family status marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender gender identity gender expression sex or sexual orientation ancestry political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law ordinance or regulation in its educational program(s) recruitment process application acceptance testing selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints employees please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA; students contact the Director of Student Services Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Students) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA- HARASSMENT PREVENTION: LUSD prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consist of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on this topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment testing hiring employment or educational programs must be reported to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA. and Director of Student Services Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Students) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA.
Comments and Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on the persons actual or perceived race creed color ethnicity national origin or nationality religion age parental status family status marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender gender identity gender expression sex or sexual orientation ancestry political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law ordinance or regulation in its educational program(s) recruitment process application acceptance testing selection and hiring process and employment. For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints employees please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA; students contact the Director of Student Services Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Students) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA- HARASSMENT PREVENTION: LUSD prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consist of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on this topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment testing hiring employment or educational programs must be reported to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA. and Director of Student Services Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Students) 11321 Bullis Road Lynwood CA.
Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

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