Program Administrator, SELPA

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Program Administrator, SELPA for the South County SELPA department of the Student Services and Programs division. The Program Administrator, SELPA manages an assigned service delivery region or program that serves students with disabilities, including supporting statewide grant activities.

Please note that bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred for this vacancy.

The South County SELPA coordinates special education program development and student placements for more than 11,000 students from birth through age 22. We operate in the southern region of San Diego County, and member districts include the elementary and high school districts of Coronado, Chula Vista, National, San Ysidro, South Bay, Sweetwater, and San Diego County Office of Education programs. In addition, South County SELPA operates and supports Davila Day School, Friendship School, and South County SELPA Academy, which provide specialized educational programs tailored to students’ unique learning, communication, health, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Through these programs and in collaboration with families, member districts, and the San Diego County Office of Education, the SELPA works to ensure students have access to individualized instruction, appropriate supports, and opportunities to achieve their educational goals.

• Education:
  
  A master's degree in education, education administration, or other closely related field; and,
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of special education experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in an administrative capacity in special education.

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• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in education, education administration, or other closely related field, and five (5) years of special education experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in an administrative capacity in special education.

• Valid CA Administrative Services Credential; and
• One of the following:
  • Valid CA Education Specialist or equivalent credential; or
  • Pupil Personnel Services Credential with an emphasis in School Psychology; or
  • Clinical Rehabilitation Services Credential
• Valid CA Driver’s License

* Note:

Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website  for details on meeting California’s requirements. Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening.

All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the…