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Program Specialist Special Education

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 67327 - 136037

Posted: 7 October 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

NON-SEVERELY/SEVERELY HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS

Primary Function:

Responsible for providing assistance to personnel in developing support and monitoring instructional programs for special education students.

Directly Responsible to:

SELPA Director

Major Responsibilities:

Assist in implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP) team decisions by conferring with parents teachers and administrators.
Assist in coordinating and monitoring special education placements.
Assist special educators in the development implementation and evaluation of the school site programs.
Review the development of student instructional plans assuring legal compliance.
Assist local Student Study Teams on a consultant basis to review student referrals in order to ensure least restrictive placement.
Assist Administrator of Special Education in program and curriculum development.
Assist in the evaluation of program effectiveness.
Assist in placing children in non public school programs and in monitoring the school programs of such children.
Attend Board of Education meetings as requested.
Perform other related duties assigned by the SELPA Director.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of principles of organization and management.
Knowledge of laws rules and regulations governing special education students.
Knowledge of basic elements involved in the teaching of special education students.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to work effectively with all segments of the school community and general public.

Education Training and Experience:

Special Education Teaching Credential and Regular Education Teaching Credential.
Masters degree or Bachelors degree plus 45 units or equivalent in professional preparation or experience.
Successful teaching experience in special education program(s).
Experience with developing and implementing programs for severely handicapped students ages 521.
Regular and Special Education classroom teaching experience is desirable.

Personnel

3/26/03

Requirements / Qualifications

Please submit an EdJoin application letter of interest current resume copy of credential Clear Preliminary or Intern Special Education Credential or equivalent copy of English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent) copy of transcripts showing evidence of a BA degree a copy of CBEST and CSET and 2-3 letters of recommendation.

Credential Copy
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential Copy
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Resume

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination StatementThe West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond CA 94801 and Section 504: Executive Directors Office by school area. Area 1- DiShawn Givens Area 2 - Jawan Eldridge Area 3 - Vacant 1108 Bissell Ave. Richmond CA 94801 . Declaración de No DiscriminaciónEl Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación la intimidación el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia color discapacidad género identificación con un género determinado expresión de pertenencia a un género estado migratorio nacionalidad raza u origen étnico además de sexo orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond CA 94801 y Sección 504: Oficina del Directorio Ejecutivo por área escolar. Área 1: DiShawn Givens Área 2: Jawan Eldridge Área 3: Vacante 1108 Bissell Ave. Richmond CA 94801 .

Comments and Other Information

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