Hybrid Principal - Special Education/Student Programs and Services (25-8290) *Palm Desert* REPOSTED bei Riverside County Office of Education

The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position of Principal, Special Education is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the educational operations, activities, and services which include Special Education and other programs as assigned, operating at a Regional Learning Center or other local school sites. Positions in this class are responsible for a wide range of management and administrative responsibilities necessary to provide instructional leadership, maintain budgetary oversight, comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations, supervise assigned staff, establish appropriate relationships with community and other agencies, and ensure an effective program of student education. General administrative supervision is provided by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Programs and Services and related program directors. This position is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team.

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:

EXPERIENCE: Five years (5) of successful public school teaching experience, preferably in Special Education or related programs. Additionally, two (2) years of recent administrative experience or four (4) years of experience as an administrative designee/lead teacher are required. EDUCATION: Master’s degree in education or related field from an accredited college/university required. Doctorate degree desirable. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES: • Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential required • Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration (Internship eligibility for the Administrative credential may be considered) • Valid California Driver’s license You must provide copies of the permit/credential as required for the position or provide evidence of qualifying for the required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.

*********************************************************************** RECRUITMENT PROCESS *********************************************************************** 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. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the AB2534 section of the EdJoin application. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact: Title IX Coordinator: Dion Clark, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; [email protected]; (951) 826-6653; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; [email protected]; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.