EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CLASS
SELPA Program Specialist
EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CLASS SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: SELPA Program Specialist Job Purpose Statement: This position is responsible for supporting school districts and charter schools in the El Dorado County SELPA/Charter SELPAs to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The Program Specialist will be responsible for supporting schools in their endeavor to provide quality services and programs to students with special needs. Essential Duties: Program Specialist will provide technical assistance, training, and support to schools in implementing special education support and services for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include: Assist schools in operating programs that support students in the least restrictive environment; Develop, coordinate, and deliver school based professional development; Guide parents in participating in the special education process; Facilitate IEP meetings as appropriate; Coach and assist school special education personnel in identifying and implementing evidence-based instructional practices to improve outcomes for individuals with exceptional needs; Analyze and report on data as it relates to special education services; Develop and update policy and procedure documents and resources; Analyze and interpret laws and regulations governing the provision of special education; Support schools through due process and compliance complaints as appropriate; Support schools in the CDE review process as appropriate; Present to professional organizations and groups as requested; Other duties as assigned. Preferred Capabilities:
Time management skills with the ability to track progress of multiple projects at one time; Ability to learn and use information systems as it relates to using and analyzing data; Strong public speaking and professional communication skills; Exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills with experience managing conflicts and political environments; Service orientation with keen attention to detail;
SELPA Program Specialist
Knowledge of California public school systems including charter schools and other reform initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Special Education with experience in the classroom. Valid Special Education Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or California Administration Services Credential.
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s Degree Administrative Experience
Reports to:
Directors, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
Location: Flexible (Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, Bay Area) Skill and Ability to plan, implement, assess and evaluate programs; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; effectively transmit knowledge and skill to others; plan, develop, and conduct meetings and training programs; develop measurable goals and objectives, set priorities, monitor expenditures; maintain positive working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents and others; make presentations to various audiences; deal with challenges inherent in working with multiple school districts and county office of education. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: Possession of a valid California driver’s license; TB test clearance; Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance; and valid California teaching credential.
Salary Schedule B Created: 4/7/15
EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION CLASS SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: SELPA Program Specialist Job Purpose Statement: This position is responsible for supporting school districts and charter schools in the El Dorado County SELPA/Charter SELPAs to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The Program Specialist will be responsible for supporting schools in their endeavor to provide quality services and programs to students with special needs. Essential Duties: Program Specialist will provide technical assistance, training, and support to schools in implementing special education support and services for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include: Assist schools in operating programs that support students in the least restrictive environment; Develop, coordinate, and deliver school based professional development; Guide parents in participating in the special education process; Facilitate IEP meetings as appropriate; Coach and assist school special education personnel in identifying and implementing evidence-based instructional practices to improve outcomes for individuals with exceptional needs; Analyze and report on data as it relates to special education services; Develop and update policy and procedure documents and resources; Analyze and interpret laws and regulations governing the provision of special education; Support schools through due process and compliance complaints as appropriate; Support schools in the CDE review process as appropriate; Present to professional organizations and groups as requested; Other duties as assigned. Preferred Capabilities:
Time management skills with the ability to track progress of multiple projects at one time; Ability to learn and use information systems as it relates to using and analyzing data; Strong public speaking and professional communication skills; Exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills with experience managing conflicts and political environments; Service orientation with keen attention to detail;
SELPA Program Specialist
Knowledge of California public school systems including charter schools and other reform initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Special Education with experience in the classroom. Valid Special Education Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or California Administration Services Credential.
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s Degree Administrative Experience
Reports to:
Directors, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
Location: Flexible (Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, Bay Area) Skill and Ability to plan, implement, assess and evaluate programs; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; effectively transmit knowledge and skill to others; plan, develop, and conduct meetings and training programs; develop measurable goals and objectives, set priorities, monitor expenditures; maintain positive working relationships with administrators, teachers, parents and others; make presentations to various audiences; deal with challenges inherent in working with multiple school districts and county office of education. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: Possession of a valid California driver’s license; TB test clearance; Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance; and valid California teaching credential.
Salary Schedule B Created: 4/7/15
