Program Specialist - Special Education 2026 -2027

Program Specialist

• Special Education 2026
• 2027 San José Unified School District
• 3.6 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $75,654
• $145,262 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Working with individuals with autism Working with students with special education needs Special Education Certification Teaching Full Job Description The impact you will have: As a Program Specialist in Special Education, you will play a critical role in strengthening services and supports for students with exceptional needs across the district.

You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support effective instructional programs, ensure compliance with special education requirements, and promote student growth and success. Through coaching, consultation, program development, and leadership in IEP processes, you will help create inclusive, supportive learning environments that meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/ProgramSpecialist.

Who you are:

You are a knowledgeable and collaborative special education leader who is passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs. You bring deep expertise in special education programs, instructional practices, and compliance, along with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, families, and community partners. You are organized, solution-oriented, and committed to ensuring equitable, high-quality supports that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. What you will need to apply: Four years of teaching experience in Special Education Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.

Test Results:

please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results Education Specialist Mild Moderate Support Need | Mild/Moderate Credential including Autism Authorization or Extensive Support Need | Mod/Severe Credential

• attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example. or Pupil Services Credential in Speech Language Pathology or School Psychology EL Authorization Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5
• as amended by California AB2534) AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.

5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA). When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to .

Note to internal applicants:

Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in permanent status and have passed probation.