Program Specialist - Student Support Services (08102026

Program Specialist

The Fullerton School District is seeking dynamic, hands-on leaders with great communication, technology, and team building skills, who are passionate and committed to the achievement and success of all students. Under the direction of the Director of Student Support Services or designee, the Program Specialist will provide leadership and coordination in the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs.

The Program Specialist has advanced training in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and specialized knowledge of programs and services that serve this population. The Program Specialist will assist teachers and staff with IEP facilitation, case management, provide resources to site teams, and help facilitate inclusive experiences. Additionally, the Program Specialist will meet regularly with special education staff and site administration to ensure program quality and compliance are maintained for state and federal regulations.

For School Psychologist Applicants: A valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential with an authorization in School Psychology is required.

For Education Specialist Applicants: A valid California Teaching Credential with an Education Specialist Instruction Credential or an equivalent, comparable authorization is required.

Administrative Services Credential:
Preferred, but not required.

Experience:

A minimum of 3–5 years of successful experience as an Education Specialist or School Psychologist in a K–12 educational setting is required.

The following documents must be submitted to complete your application:

• Resume
• Letter of Introduction
• Credential
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed and dated with the last six (6) months

Applications or any attachment sent via mail, email or fax will NOT be considered.

Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The District's policies on nondiscrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying can be accessed on the District's website located lertonsd.org. Copies are also available through a request to the District Office or the local school site. The District prohibits discrimination in educational programs, activities, and employment, which includes, but is not limited to: harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Bullying is defined in Education Code Section 48900 (r). School personnel must immediately intervene if they witness an act of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or bullying, provided it is safe to do so. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District's compliance officer whose contact information is noted below:

Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources

1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833

Complaints will be considered confidential. However, it may be necessary to disclose certain information in order to effectively investigate the complaint. Anonymous complaints may also be filed by contacting the principal, District supervisor, or the District's compliance officer whose contact information is noted below. Students who violate the District's policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying may be subject to discipline, including suspension and/or expulsion.

The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who make complaints or provide information related to such complaints.