Program Specialist, Special Education Resource Lead​/Access

Program Specialist – Special Education Resource Lead / Open Access

Full‑time position reporting to the SELPA Administrator with direct supervision from the designated manager(s). The role interacts with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), and County Office of Education (COE) administrators, educators, and improvement team members across the state, providing content support and continuous improvement through technical assistance in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), and Assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). content support and continuous improvement through technical assistance in UDL, AAC, and AT implementation.

• Position is grant‑funded through June 30, 2027; continuation depends on funding and satisfactory performance.
• Training in behavior management and specialized academic instruction.
• Must possess one of the following credentials: valid California Special Education teaching credential, valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in Speech and Language, or valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with school psychology authorization.
• Must provide proof of a valid California Driver’s License if hired.

• EDJOIN application.
• Copy of Transcript (Master’s degree required).
• Credential Copy (one of the above credentials).
• Letter of Introduction.
• Letters of Recommendation (2 required with signature and date).
• Resume.

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information;

the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Executive Director of Human Resources Brian Swank at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, CA 95765  or by email at bswank.

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.