Program Specialist, Special Education Resource Lead​/Access

Program Specialist – Special Education Resource Lead/Open Access

Full time.

A Program Specialist – Special Education Resource Lead/Open Access reports to the SELPA Administrator and works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). This position interacts with Local Educational Agencies (LEA), Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), and County Office of Education (COE) administrators, educators, and improvement team members across the state. Responsibilities include providing content support and continuous improvement efforts through technical assistance in the areas of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC), and Assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

/ Qualifications

This position is grant funded and will continue as long as funding is available. The current grant is funded through June 30, 2027.

Application packets must contain the following to be considered complete:

• EDJOIN Application
• 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
  - Valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with school psychology authorization
• Proof of a valid California Driver’s License (if hired)
• Copy of Transcript (Master’s degree required)
• Credential copy (as listed above)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters required with signature and dated)
• Resume

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. 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.

For inquiries or complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Executive Director of Human Resources Brian Swank at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, CA 95765 (530) 889‑5952 or by email at bswank.

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.