Program Specialist, Special Education 2024-25

Hollister School District - Hollister, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hollister, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Health Services, the Program Specialist assists in developing and implementing the special education programs; assists in ensuring that students are provided with a full range of educational options; and participates in development and delivery of staff development activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to special education.
• Acts as a liaison between special education programs, school sites, and community agencies.
• Facilitates positive communication among all special education staff members.
• Provides consultation to special and general education staff regarding IEP development, curriculum and instruction for students with special education needs, and appropriate program options.
• Facilitates the development and coordination of appropriate staff development activities.
• Serves as a representative of the District at various meetings and assigned committees.
• Attends IEP meetings as needed in the role of administrative designee or team member.
• Assists in keeping the community informed about the District's plans, projects, and developments related to the special education program.
• Consults with the Director on a regular basis regarding topics such as caseloads, IEPs, student needs, parent requests, and staff development needs.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations, procedures, and best practices related to special education.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Education Specialist Credential, Clinical Services Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychologist Authorization.
• At least five years of experience in Special Education.
• Specialized in-depth knowledge in one or more of the major disability areas.
• High level of knowledge in child development (normal and abnormal), assessment tools, cultural differences, alternative instructional and assessment strategies, current educational practices, laws and regulations as they relate to special education.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, adjust to changing circumstances, act decisively and accept responsibility for decisions.
• Skills in conflict resolution, observation, consultation, and meeting/time/organizational management.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• Signing bonus up to $4000 (paid in 11 monthly installments) for fully-credentialed Program Specialists for 2024-25 new to HSD.
• Competitive benefits package of $20,456 towards Health and Wellness Benefits for full-time employees and their qualifying family members.