Director - Special Education

Director - Special Education at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

6/11/2026

Contact

Ariel Driskill

805-782-7235

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$113,043 - $198,221 Annually

Add''l Salary Info

Appropriate placement on the salary schedule is based on education level and experience.

Length of Work Year

12 month position, 215 work days, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

San Luis Obispo

Anticipated Start Date

July 20, 2026

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an Assistant Superintendent, plan, organize, control and direct the instructional operations, activities, educational services and support functions of assigned special education or other programs; coordinate and direct communications, personnel, resources, staff development services, curricular functions and information to meet County Office needs and assure smooth and efficient program activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. The Director - Special Education is responsible for direct instructional services for multiple sites countywide.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree in education or related field and six years increasingly responsible experience working in an educational or similar area related to assigned programs and services including three years teaching experience and three years in an administrative capacity. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Administrative Services Credential. Other valid Credential appropriate to assigned programs. Valid California Driver's License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Certification (Verification of Master''s degree: Copy of degree and unofficial transcripts.)
• Credential Copy (Proof of credentials - print-out from CTC is sufficient)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum 3 current letters of recommendation)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's degree in education or related field and six years increasingly responsible experience working in an educational or similar area related to assigned programs and services including three years teaching experience and three years in an administrative capacity. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Administrative Services Credential. Other valid Credential appropriate to assigned programs. Valid California Driver's License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Certification (Verification of Master''s degree: Copy of degree and unofficial transcripts.)
• Credential Copy (Proof of credentials - print-out from CTC is sufficient)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum 3 current letters of recommendation)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Work location: SLOCOE Special Education office - 3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA. Please read job description carefully to ensure you meet minimum requirements. SLOCOE does not participate in SDI or Social Security but contributes to STRS (State Teacher Retirement System). Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and sick and personal leave.

Comments and Other Information

Work location: SLOCOE Special Education office - 3350 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA. Please read job description carefully to ensure you meet minimum requirements. SLOCOE does not participate in SDI or Social Security but contributes to STRS (State Teacher Retirement System). Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and sick and personal leave.

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