COORDINATOR OF CATEGORICAL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

• at Soledad Unified School District Print Application Deadline 10/2/2026 4:45 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/17/2026 Contact Eliseo Cuellar Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $106,996
• $140,801 Annually Add'l Salary Info In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $18,264.60
• $48,862.

92 toward medical benefits Length of Work Year 2026/2027 School Year (205 days) Employment Type Full Time About the Employer

VISION STATEMENT

Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, appreciate diverse cultures, and develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships. Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, their community, and the world.

MISSION STATEMENT

The results of the Soledad Unified School District's efforts will be evidenced by:

Students:

Increasing levels of success on standards based achievement measures.

Staff:

Employing and retaining administrators, teachers and support staff who are highly-qualified, dedicated, and effective, holding themselves and students to high personal and academic expectations and demonstrating continuous self improvement that drives program and student success.

Educational Program:

Providing a vigorous, high-quality, engaging and targeted educational program that prepares our diverse students to meet or exceed district and state standards, and state and national performance targets that teach the skills to inspire students to be life-long learners, and support success in higher education, employment, citizenship, and family life. Facilities, equipment, and materials: Providing safe and secure facilities that are clean and well-maintained, well

• planned and state-of-the-art with a sufficient number of current textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned to standards.

Learning environment:

Maintaining a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and positive, and that demonstrates trust, respect, and tolerance among all the schools' stakeholders.

Strategic partnerships:

Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community, business, government leaders, and post secondary institutions that secure and maximize resources and talents. Job Summary Job Summary

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction or designee, and in collaboration with the Director of Student and Family Services, the Coordinator of Categorical Programs and Special Projects coordinates the day-to-day planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, reporting, budgeting, technical assistance, and continuous improvement of assigned state and federal categorical programs and special projects. The Coordinator implements approved plans and provides operational leadership within delegated authority. The appropriate Director retains final authority for district policy, instructional direction, student-service decisions, employee evaluation, budget and plan approval, formal compliance certification, and legal interpretation. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

CREDENTIALS

• Valid California teaching or other appropriate services credential.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential or eligibility to obtain one, subject to district classification requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three years of successful certificated experience; teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating categorical, English learner, assessment, intervention, grant-funded, or related district programs.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning and working with diverse educational partners.
• Master's degree and district
• or site-level leadership experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to district sites and partner agencies.

Certificate Copy (Valid California Administrative Credential; Credential Valid California Teaching or other related Services Credential) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference Resume Requirements / Qualifications

CREDENTIALS

• Valid California teaching or other appropriate services credential.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential or eligibility to obtain one, subject to district classification requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three years of successful certificated experience; teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating categorical, English learner, assessment, intervention, grant-funded, or related district programs.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning and working with diverse educational partners.
• Master's degree and district
• or site-level leadership experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to district sites and partner agencies. Certificate Copy (Valid California Administrative Credential; Credential Valid California Teaching or other related Services Credential) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Reference Resume Comments and Other Information
• Salary placement Pending Board Approval Cert Mngt Salary Schedule Range 7 205 Work Days 2026/2027

School Year Salary Pay Range:

$106,996

• $140,801 Annually In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $18,264.60
• $48,862.

92 toward medical benefits

Timeline:

Deadline:

10/2/2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Screening:

10/5/2026 Tentative 1st/2nd

Round Interviews:

10/7/2026 Comments and Other Information

• Salary placement Pending Board Approval Cert Mngt Salary Schedule Range 7 205 Work Days 2026/2027

School Year Salary Pay Range:

$106,996

• $140,801 Annually In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $18,264.60
• $48,862.

92 toward medical benefits

Timeline:

Deadline:

10/2/2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Screening:

10/5/2026 Tentative 1st/2nd

Round Interviews:

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