Assistant Director - Special Education

Santa Clara County Office Of Education•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director - Special Education, the Assistant Director helps administer the Special Education Department and directs and supervises the day-to-day operation of student programs provided by the department and County Office-sponsored charter schools. The role develops, implements, and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers, and monitors the program budget; coordinates ancillary staff assignments and caseloads; resolves conflicts among staff, groups, agencies, and parents; serves as department head in the Director’s absence; and supervises and evaluates assigned classified and certificated personnel. The position also performs other related duties. Leadership team members are eligible for a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and an additional $2,500 annual stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Requirements

Master’s degree with major coursework in Special Education, educational administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of responsible experience in school administration or a related field.
Five years of experience in a Special Education classroom setting.
Valid Special Education Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, or Clinical Services Credential.
Valid Administrative Services Credential or Standard Supervision Credential.
Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering the Special Education Department under the direction of the Director - Special Education.
Direct and supervise day-to-day student programs provided by the Special Education Department and County Office-sponsored charter schools.
Develop, implement, and evaluate program policies and procedures.
Develop, administer, and monitor the program budget.
Coordinate ancillary staff assignments and caseloads.
Resolve conflicts among staff, groups, agencies, and parents.
Serve as department head in the absence of the Director - Special Education.
Supervise and evaluate assigned classified and certificated personnel.
Perform other related duties.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
CalSTRS or CalPERS retirement plans
403b or 457 retirement accounts
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
16 paid holidays, including two floating holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly receive free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents; most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and eligible dependents.
Eligible leadership team members may receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and an additional $2,500 annual stipend for a doctorate, with official documentation.