Assistant Director Special Education

Assistant Director, Special Education

Job

• Position Type:
  Administration (Certificated)/ Director
• Date Posted: 6/8/2026
• Location:
  
  All sites
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026

• California administrative services credential
• Experience, aptitude and knowledge of special education programs
• Successful teaching experience required
• Ability to evaluate complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions and alternatives, and make timely decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form, with District administration, special education staff, community members and parents

Director I - Special Education

Staff as assigned

To help provide leadership in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating special education programs

• Supports oversight of program implementation of special education programs at school sites
• Maintains current knowledge of special education laws, regulations, processes and procedures as it applies to maintaining legally compliant services to special education students including monitoring implementation of settlement agreements
• Regularly visits school sites and conducts walk-through of special education classrooms to assist principals and other administrators in special education instruction
• Addresses and resolves problems related to special education program implementation at school sites
• Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of District's improvement plans for special education
• Attends interagency meetings, assists with development of interagency agreements and procedures
• Monitors implementation of differentiated staff development for certificated and classified special education staff
• Coordinates and monitors implementation of instructional materials in special education classrooms aligned to State Department of Education guidelines
• Develops and supervises Extended Year (summer school) Program for special education students
• Assists with budget recommendations and expenditures; completes required District and state reports
• Coordinates meetings and follow-up contacts with staff, parents and community
• Performs other duties as assigned

$160,145 - $194,356 Annually, 223 days (max salary includes longevity & education stipends)

• Resume
• Two (2) Letters of recommendation (dated within 1 year)
• Evidence of California Administrative Credential

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full‑time, part‑time and substitute employment.

If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is…