Program Specialist Special Education Pos. #1065

About Del Norte County SchoolsDel Norte County Schools encompasses two distinct educational entities serving students families and communities throughout Del Norte County: Del Norte Unified School District and the Del Norte County Office of Education. Our MissionThrough the work of Del Norte Unified School District and the Del Norte County Office of Education we strive to ensure that the youth in our schools become lifelong learners who can creatively and effectively communicate collaborate and solve problems in a global society. Both entities are committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities and supporting the success growth and well-being of every CommunityDel Norte County is located along Californias beautiful northern coast where the majestic redwoods meet the sea. Our unique community is rich in natural beauty strong local connections and a deep commitment to the education and well-being of our students.

The Program Specialist for Special Education must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in the field of special education. The successful candidates initial work will be to lead a district/community continuous improvement initiative to better serve students families staff and community partners. This work will include identifying needs developing written policies and procedures based on input from families staff and community partners working with human resources and special education providers to develop district staffing plans by both program and IEP creating a professional development plan for all special education department employees and working with staff to identify curriculum needs throughout all special education programs. The Program Specialist will also work closely with staff on other initiatives including but not limited to multi tiered systems of support behavior intervention accommodating/modifying student work supporting student mental health etc.