Director of Special Education
Apply NowCompany: San Bruno Park School District
Location: San Mateo, CA 94497
Description:
About the Employer
San Bruno Park is a linguistically and culturally diverse school district in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located at the northern tip of Silicon Valley and just 10 miles south of San Francisco, this small preschool to grade 8 district is the home to four elementary schools and one middle school. Home to YouTube, Walmart.com and numerous other businesses, the city is a hub for tech and innovation. The city is geographically diverse, ranging from the urban flatlands to the central greenspace of the San Bruno City Park to the grand sweeping Bay vistas from the highest hilltops of the community. Through the generous support of the San Bruno community, the district is the recipient of a recent facilities bond to rebuild aging infrastructure. The district maintains a strong financial position as a result of new and increasing revenue sources. The San Bruno Park Board of Directors recently approved a 9.5% raise over two years for all educators in the district demonstrating its commitment to attract and retain talented staff across the district.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Director of Special Education supervises the District's Special Education department, including special education, mental health and behavioral services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
We are looking for applicants with recent successful experience with children with special needs and a strong willingness to work with staff members in a collaborative manner. Elementary school curriculum (pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade)
Categorical programs with an emphasis on Special Education
Laws related to individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related regulations
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The San Bruno Park School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation.
San Bruno Park is a linguistically and culturally diverse school district in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located at the northern tip of Silicon Valley and just 10 miles south of San Francisco, this small preschool to grade 8 district is the home to four elementary schools and one middle school. Home to YouTube, Walmart.com and numerous other businesses, the city is a hub for tech and innovation. The city is geographically diverse, ranging from the urban flatlands to the central greenspace of the San Bruno City Park to the grand sweeping Bay vistas from the highest hilltops of the community. Through the generous support of the San Bruno community, the district is the recipient of a recent facilities bond to rebuild aging infrastructure. The district maintains a strong financial position as a result of new and increasing revenue sources. The San Bruno Park Board of Directors recently approved a 9.5% raise over two years for all educators in the district demonstrating its commitment to attract and retain talented staff across the district.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Director of Special Education supervises the District's Special Education department, including special education, mental health and behavioral services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
We are looking for applicants with recent successful experience with children with special needs and a strong willingness to work with staff members in a collaborative manner. Elementary school curriculum (pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade)
Categorical programs with an emphasis on Special Education
Laws related to individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related regulations
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The San Bruno Park School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation.