Director, Special Services (Jp #34)

About the Employer

MISSION:The mission of the Rialto Unified School District the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society through a vital system distinguished by:High expectations for student achievementSafe and engaging learning environmentsEffective family and community involvementLearning opportunities beyond the traditional school settingAppreciation of universal diversityBELIEFS:We believe thatEveryone has unique talentThere is boundless power in all of usAll people have equal inherent worthDiversity is strengthEach person deserves respectHigh expectation inspires high achievementRisk is essential to successCommon and individual interest are reciprocalIntegrity is critical to trustHonest conversation leads to understandingMusic is the universal languageA strong community benefits all of its membersEveryone can contribute to the good of the community

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Special Services or designee the Director of Special Services is responsible for establishing a comprehensive approach to improve school climate creating inclusive schools for students with exceptional needs and fostering a District culture to ensure equity and social justice. Provide leadership in developing implementing and monitoring systems policies and core practices specifically related to closing the achievement and access gaps for students with exceptional needs. Facilitates creative and inclusive experiences navigating complex conversations and growing the Districts organizational capacity to do action-based work in eliminating educational inequities and disparities for students who receive special education services.

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:Minimum five (5) years of outstanding administrative experience at the site and/or District Level. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Principal or District Level (5) years of successful certificated experience and have a proven ability to perform at a high level of competence in positions of leadership and :Masters degree from an accredited California teaching credential Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 California K-12 Administrative Certified Behavior Analyst (BSBA Certification) of an EL authorization or equivalent.

DISQUALIFICATIONWhile applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system anyone who attempts to directly contact individual board members the superintendent or cabinet team members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the PROCEDUREApplications from qualified candidates are invited. A complete application file consists of:A completed certificated EDJOIN applicationLetter of Interest; An up-to-date resume showing all certificated years of experience;Three (3) Letters of Recommendation that are dated and signed within the last 6 months and at least one (1) from a current supervisor. Acceptable Signatures are: electronic document or handwritten scanned signatures (typed signatures will not be accepted);Proof of a valid California teaching credential Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 Credential;Proof of a valid California K-12 Administrative credential ;Proof of Masters degrees from an accredited university;Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials on-line prior to the stated deadline in order to qualify as a submit an application you must log onto . Applicants are responsible for assuring that Human Resources receive the online submission of their application before the deadline date. Applicants must be sure they are submitting a complete application packet with all required documents. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. For questions regarding the position you may contact Human Resources at ext. INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION PACKET WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Copy of Transcript (Transcript or Degree showing completion of Masters Degree)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation must be signed and dated within the last 6 months)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:Minimum five (5) years of outstanding administrative experience at the site and/or District Level. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Principal or District Level (5) years of successful certificated experience and have a proven ability to perform at a high level of competence in positions of leadership and :Masters degree from an accredited California teaching credential Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 California K-12 Administrative Certified Behavior Analyst (BSBA Certification) of an EL authorization or equivalent.

DISQUALIFICATIONWhile applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system anyone who attempts to directly contact individual board members the superintendent or cabinet team members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the PROCEDUREApplications from qualified candidates are invited. A complete application file consists of:A completed certificated EDJOIN applicationLetter of Interest; An up-to-date resume showing all certificated years of experience;Three (3) Letters of Recommendation that are dated and signed within the last 6 months and at least one (1) from a current supervisor. Acceptable Signatures are: electronic document or handwritten scanned signatures (typed signatures will not be accepted);Proof of a valid California teaching credential Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 Credential;Proof of a valid California K-12 Administrative credential ;Proof of Masters degrees from an accredited university;Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials on-line prior to the stated deadline in order to qualify as a submit an application you must log onto . Applicants are responsible for assuring that Human Resources receive the online submission of their application before the deadline date. Applicants must be sure they are submitting a complete application packet with all required documents. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. For questions regarding the position you may contact Human Resources at ext. INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION PACKET WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Copy of Transcript (Transcript or Degree showing completion of Masters Degree)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation must be signed and dated within the last 6 months)
• Resume

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

Director