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PROGRAM SPECIALIST DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PROGRAM
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Downey, CA (In Person)
$150,976 Salary, Full-Time
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PROGRAM SPECIALIST DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PROGRAM
at Downey Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/22/2026 Contact Aileen Gutierrez Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $144,881 - $157,072 Annually Add'l Salary Info Other stipends if applicable: Doctorate - $3,357 Length of Work Year 222 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 Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Director, the SELPA Program Specialist is an innovative 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) and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). The SELPA Program Specialist exhibits technical expertise in special education compliance, program monitoring and programming within the public education setting and possesses a developed understanding of landmark and current special education legislation. The SELPA Program Specialist 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 meetings and trainings for staff members and various collaborators; and builds the capacity of certificated and classified staff members; serves as a liaison between the member Districts and various outside agencies, prepares and oversees contracts, inter-agency agreements, and other entities; attends and facilitates parent meetings and meetings with families utilizing a collaborative lens, conducts data quality review, 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 required
- Valid California Teaching Credential - Special Education, Pupil Personnel Services, or Single or Multiple Subject Credential
- A minimum of five years of experience in the field of special education required
- Administrative experience desired and preferred.
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a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old.APPLICATION DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews. 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 required
- Valid California Teaching Credential - Special Education, Pupil Personnel Services, or Single or Multiple Subject Credential
- A minimum of five years of experience in the field of special education required
- Administrative experience desired and preferred.
EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position