26-27 Temporary Program Specialist - Special Education

26-27 Temporary Program Specialist - Special Education at Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/27/2026

Contact

Tayler Roth

7077924720

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Length of Work Year

2026-2027 school Year

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Learning for a Lifetime - Committed to the Future We're proud to be a district creating innovative programs, opening schools, attracting students and preparing them for college and careers. Our vision is clear - all students are entitled to a successful education, our focus is learning and we are a team. This vision is shared by our community and we are thankful for the tremendous support we receive, which helps make our schools special places for children to learn. We have strong academic and enrichment programs, magnet programs and distinguished schools from transitional kindergarten through high school. Our district has received national recognition for our work in closing the achievement gap and increasing access to advanced curriculum for all students.

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Temporary Program Specialist for the 2026-2027 School Year* BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Under the direction of the Director of Special Education the Special Education Program Specialist plans, coordinates, and directs activities regarding Special Education students; insures the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act; assists in developing and implementing the special education programs; assists in ensuring that students are provided with a full range of educational options; supervises and evaluates assigned special education staff and participates in development and delivery of staff development activities. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Consults with and assists resource specialists, designated instructional services instructors, special education classroom teachers and regular classroom teachers regarding programs for individuals with exceptional needs. 2. Assist school administrators in meeting the needs of students with exceptional needs. 3. Provides in service training and participates in the District and school staff development, research, program development and innovation of special methods and approaches for the needs of special education students 4. Participates as administrative designee at assigned Individualized Education Program Team meetings. 5. Serves as a curriculum resource to Special Education and regular education personnel. 6. Facilitates the placement of exceptional children into non-public school programs and county level programs and monitors such placements. 7. Assists in monitoring site programs and record keeping ensuring compliance with state laws, the California Master Plan for Special Education, and the SELPA. 8. Interprets and applies applicable state and federal Special Education regulations 9. Provides additional services such as program and staff development relating to innovation in special education. 10. Monitors and coordinates placements for students placed in out-of-district pro

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction) 3 Letters of Recommendation (Letters of Recommendation) Resume (Resume) SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST - Knowledge of and experience in Assistive Technology as used in Special Education. - Understands and uses confidentiality appropriately. - Perform other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBLE TO/FOR The Special Education Program Specialist is directly responsible to the Director of Special Education. The following district personnel may directly responsible to the Special Education Program Specialist: - Adaptive Physical Education teacher, District Preschool staff, District Severely Handicapped SDC program staff and other staff as assigned. - Assigned clerical staff MEASUREMENT OF EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE - Successful accomplishment of major duties and responsibilities listed above. - Successful accomplishment of the objectives agreed to between the Director of Special Education and the Special Education Program Specialist. SALARY AND WORK YEAR The Special Education Program Specialist will be placed on the appropriate step of the administrative salary schedule and be assigned a work year of 200 days.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction) 3 Letters of Recommendation (Letters of Recommendation) Resume (Resume) SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST - Knowledge of and experience in Assistive Technology as used in Special Education. - Understands and uses confidentiality appropriately. - Perform other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBLE TO/FOR The Special Education Program Specialist is directly responsible to the Director of Special Education. The following district personnel may directly responsible to the Special Education Program Specialist: - Adaptive Physical Education teacher, District Preschool staff, District Severely Handicapped SDC program staff and other staff as assigned. - Assigned clerical staff MEASUREMENT OF EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE - Successful accomplishment of major duties and responsibilities listed above. - Successful accomplishment of the objectives agreed to between the Director of Special Education and the Special Education Program Specialist. SALARY AND WORK YEAR The Special Education Program Specialist will be placed on the appropriate step of the administrative salary schedule and be assigned a work year of 200 days.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

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