1049 - Program Specialist for the 2026-27 School Year!

1049 - Program Specialist for the 2026-27 School Year! at Hemet Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/5/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/6/2026 Contact Maria Leyva 951-765-5100 2007 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $139,709 - $161,972 Annually Add'l Salary Info With 80% district contribution towards health benefits. Length of Work Year 210 Employment Type Full Time Location District Based, Special Education Posting ID 1049 About the Employer Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flatlands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 21,000 students. Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school (11-12), a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced online instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages. Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and A-G requirements. Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics. Job Summary Job Summary The program specialist, under the direction of the Director of Special Education, will provide consultative, support and advisory services to teachers, parents, administrators, and staff in the implementation, development and operation of programs for special education students from Preschool through grade 12. The program specialist will be knowledgeable in special education curricula, procedures and law, including eligibility criteria and the identification, placement and review process. The program specialist will also be familiar with K-12 curriculum, state frameworks, staff development, and behavior interventions. Knowledge of and/or experience in development and implementation of moderate to severe program is desired. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

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• 3 letters of recommendation (within the last year)
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• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• 3 letters of recommendation (within the last year)
• Copy of credentials Comments and Other Information

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• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university required
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a special education setting
• Experience serving in a supervisory role desirable
• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Valid Special Education Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential Or OT License
• California Administrative Credential preferred.

Valid California Administrative credential completed within three (3) years of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a 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 all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: Juan Santos, Director of Title IX, Compliance & Resolution 1791 W. Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 765-5100 ext. 2255 For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services 1791 W. Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3500 For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity 1791 W. Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3700 HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link: (https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/PolicyListing.aspx?

S=36030260) To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSDwebsite at this link: (https://www.hemetusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=254696&type=d&pREC_ID=1185697) California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment (https://4.files.edl.io/712f/08/22/24/175515-710e5b73-d95f-49c3-b705-493e41a4a302.pdf) Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT

It is the applicant's responsibility to attach ALL requested materials

AS SPECIFIED ON APPLICATION AND JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

to comply with the application procedure. These materials must be

ATTACHED BY THE

APPLICANT and submitted WITH the completed application. Applicants who do not submit all of the application materials listed above may not be considered for this vacancy.

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university required
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in a special education setting
• Experience serving in a supervisory role desirable
• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Valid Special Education Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential Or OT License
• California Administrative Credential preferred.

Valid California Administrative credential completed within three (3) years of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a 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 all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: Juan Santos, Director of Title IX, Compliance & Resolution 1791 W. Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 765-5100 ext. 2255 For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services 1791 W. Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3500 For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity 1791 W. Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3700 HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link: (https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/PolicyListing.aspx?

S=36030260) To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSDwebsite at this link: (https://www.hemetusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=254696&type=d&pREC_ID=1185697) California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment (https://4.files.edl.io/712f/08/22/24/175515-710e5b73-d95f-49c3-b705-493e41a4a302.pdf) Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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