Program Specialist, Special Education Resource Lead/Open Access

General Purpose Full Time A Program Specialist – Special Education Resource Lead/Open Access is responsible to the SELPA Administrator and works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). Under the direction of the SELPA Administrator, this position interacts with Local Educational Agencies (LEA), Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), and County Office of Education (COE) administrators, educators, and improvement team members across the state. Responsibilities include providing content support and continuous improvement efforts through technical assistance in the areas of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) implementation. Requirements / Qualifications This position is grant funded which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. The current grant is funded through June 30, 2027. Your position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and satisfactory job performance. Application packets must contain the following to be considered complete: EDJOIN Application Training in behavior management and specialized academic instruction. Must possess one of the following: A valid California Special Education teaching credential, valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in Speech and Language, or valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with school psychology authorization. If hired, must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License. Required Documents: Copy of Transcript (Master's degree is required) Credential Copy (Must possess one of the following: a valid California Special Education teaching credential, valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services credential in Speech and Language, or valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential with school psychology authorization.) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters required with signature and dated) Resume View Job Description About the Employer Welcome to Placer County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining our PCOE family! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk). Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services. We achieve this by developing and implementing innovative educational and administrative programs to advance regional priorities, and we foster collaborative partnerships among educational agencies and community-based organizations to promote a prosperous region. We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California. Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages to learn more about us! #wearepcoe We are #goldineducation Additional Placer County Office of Education Information PCOE Salary Schedules PCOE Benefits PCOE Job Descriptions Comments and Other Information The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquires/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Executive Director of Human Resources Brian Swank at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road Rocklin, CA 95765 View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer