Instructional Specialist, Special Education - Student Programs and Services (27-10300) *Riverside

Instructional Specialist, Special Education

The job of instructional specialist, special education, is for the purpose of improving instructional practices to promote student learning and success; providing leadership in program support, planning and monitoring of special education programs; providing mentoring, coaching resources and professional development to special education staff in RCOE programs, facilitating maintenance of a safe positive school environment; coordinating school activities; communicating information to staff;

and performing other related duties as assigned. This is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the management leadership team.

Experience:

A minimum of three years of successful teaching or services experience in special education. Preferred administrative or supervisory experience which would demonstrate exposure to and utilization of required skills, knowledge, and abilities in performing job-related duties and responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required. Master's degree desirable. Certificates/credentials/licenses:
Possession of a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Credential and California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required. Internship eligibility for Administrative Services Credential will be considered with verification from approved College or University. Valid California Driver's License. You must provide copies of credentials as required for the position with your application materials.

Required documents: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:

• Copy of transcript (copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Bachelor's degree. Master's degree desirable. Must attach transcript – diploma copies will not be accepted)
• Credential copy (possession of a valid California Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Credential AND California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required. Internship eligibility for Administrative Services Credential will be considered with verification from approved College or University)
• Letter of introduction (letter is required to be specific to this position)
• Letter(s) of recommendation (two (2) letters of recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted.
  
  One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
• Resume (must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/record of work experience)

Please be aware of the following:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered. If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions.

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