Director III, Special Education (MAN-424.1) at Sacramento City Unified School District

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BASIC FUNCTION: The Director of Special Education provides leadership and oversight for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs and services across the district. The Director ensures compliance with federal and state regulations to provide for a full continuum of services in the least restrictive environment. The Director of Special Education promotes inclusive practices and collaborates with school and district leadership to support the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of students with disabilities. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education.

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TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field (Doctorate preferred). Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, and management experience in special education within a large, diverse urban school district preferred. Documented success in improving academic and socio-emotional outcomes for students with disabilities. Experience as a teacher and/or school leader in special education, coupled with a track record of implementing inclusive and research-based instructional practices. Strong background in fiscal management, contract oversight, and labor relations, with demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, negotiate service agreements, and foster positive labor relationships. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A current Administrative Services Credential from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Valid California Special Education Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing School Social Work or School Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential is required. Valid California driver’s license; must provide personal automobile and proof of insurance.

Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process. *Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Becky Bryant) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference. Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration. The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - [email protected]; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - [email protected]; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - [email protected].