PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR ~ SPECIAL EDUCATION

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

at Downey Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/1/2026 Contact Aileen Gutierrez Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $156,683 - $169,599 Annually Add'l Salary Info (+3,357 for Doctorate) Length of Work Year 215 Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, "Our Kids Deserve the Best." This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support. Job Summary Job Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Special Education, the Program Administrator - Special Education is a passionate, innovative, and inclusive educational leader who demonstrates the capacity to build meaningful relationships with district level leadership, site administrators, certificated and classified staff members, and parents and families on behalf of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Program Administrator -Special Education exhibits technical expertise in special education compliance and programming within the public education setting and possesses a developed understanding of landmark and current special education legislation. The Program Administrator - Special Education supports and consults with administrators and other staff members in the development and implementation of compliant programming for students receiving special education services; participates and facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings and trainings for special education staff members and various collaborators; supervises and evaluates certificated and classified staff members; serves as a liaison between the District and various outside agencies, prepares and oversees contracts for non-public schools, non-public agencies, and other entities; attends and facilitates IEP meetings and meetings with parents and families utilizing a collaborative lens, provides oversight and implementation of alternative dispute resolution activities, supports the Extended School Year program, creates and maintains appropriate documentation, records, and reports; and adheres to legally compliant timelines throughout the scope of practice. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or a closely related field
• Valid California Administrative Credential
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Special Education, Pupil Personnel Services, or related field
• Valid California Driver's License
• A minimum of five years of experience in the field of special education required.
• Administrative experience desired and preferred.

ALL applicants must apply at www.

EDJOIN.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position

ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD

a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a DUSD administrator, less than one year old.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year.)) Resume Requirements / Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or a closely related field
• Valid California Administrative Credential
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Special Education, Pupil Personnel Services, or related field
• Valid California Driver's License
• A minimum of five years of experience in the field of special education required.
• Administrative experience desired and preferred.

ALL applicants must apply at www.

EDJOIN.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position

ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD

a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a DUSD administrator, less than one year old.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year.)) Resume Comments and Other Information It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying Comments and Other Information It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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