/ Essential Elements MANAGEMENT POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION Minimum Qualifications - Credential - California Credential authorizing instruction in a designated special education setting - California Administrative Services Credential - Experience - Experience in both regular and special education settings. Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.

Duties And Responsibilities - Act as a District Representative to the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education.

- Monitor procedural safeguards and recommend procedural changes required.
- Supervise the adherence to federal and state laws and regulations.
- Keep records and collect data as required by state and federal regulations.
- Supervise the implementation of student I.E.P.’s in each special education class or program.
- Assist staff in:
- Administering a wide variety of diagnostic assessments in the areas of academic achievement, gross and fine motor functioning, visual and auditory perception, learning modalities,



and others; - Utilizing the results in developing written individualized instruction plans; - Prescribing and carrying out appropriate behavior modification techniques; - Coordinating individualized education programs with the student’s regular program; - Observing student behavior in the regular and special classrooms and consulting with teachers regarding impressions and suggestions; - Reviewing student progress and re-evaluating periodically with students, parents, and regular teachers; - Providing consultation relating to specialized instruction, management, and guidance to aides, regular teachers, and parents.
- Develop and arrange in-service training programs for teachers and aides.
- Assist in providing coordination of services for students.
- Attend meetings and conferences designed to improve the quality of the special education program.
- Evaluate designated special education staff.
- Supervise the operations of regional programs assigned to the San Marcos Unified School District.
- Develop and implement department budgets. Accountability - Responsible to Assistant Superintendent/Instructional Services - Evaluated by Assistant Requirements / Qualifications - Administrative Credential - Current California Credential (preferably authorizing instruction in a designated Special Education setting) - Letter of Introduction - Resume - Current Letters of Recommendation (3) Comments And Other Information First round of Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 9/23/2026 or 9/24/2026. For questions, contact Certificated Technician Amber Christman via email at [email protected], or by telephone at (760) 752-1244.

📌 Director, Special Education (2026/2027) (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos