Job Description
Coordinator, Special Education 2026-27 Los Alamitos Unified School District - 4.1 Los Alamitos, CA Job Details $130,523 - $146,621 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Student progress monitoring Team leadership Student performance data analysis Special education law Master's degree School legal knowledge Instructional leadership in education Working with students Computers (educational technologies) Educational innovation Computer skills Progress documentation School district office leadership Disability services Disability rights laws Full Job Description 6-1-2026 COORDINATOR, SPECIAL
EDUCATION 2026-2027
School Year The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to creating and supporting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias covered by appropriate law. QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree and Administrative Services Credential or Cert of Eligibility for Administrative Services credential or willing to obtain Administrative Services Credential within first year of employment Five years of experience in special education, including at least two years in a leadership role within special education Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and goals. Passion for working with students; ability to motivate and support students and staff in reaching high levels of academic success. Outstanding skills in creativity, problem-solving and critical-thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of current tools and techniques utilized throughout the State to assess and monitor student performance. Strong computer and technology skills including the ability to communicate about how educational technology tools can be utilized to assist student learning. A results-oriented, goal driven, collaborative approach to work. Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent or designee. Ability to efficiently interpret, manage and utilize multiple sets of data to best support student progress. Ability to develop/implement educational innovations resulting from school/district designed needs assessments. Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of Superintendent/designee. Ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures related to the District and special education. ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES
Provide developmentally appropriate district-wide special education leadership to school sites, administrators, case managers, and specialists serving students in preschool through adult transition programs. Attend and manage complex IEP meetings to support all team members Conduct and/or arrange formal and informal student assessment and participate in the development of students' individual programs and services. Conduct educationally related mental health assessments and make recommendations for appropriate mental health services for students with significant social-emotional and/or behavioral needs. Provide expert assistance & legal updates to administrators & special education staff relative to the legal interpretation of federal, state, & education code, laws & regulations regarding special education & assigned duties. Provide training for school staff in prevention and proactive pre-referral activities, educationally related mental health services, and behavioral support systems. Serve as key member of the District Crisis Response and Threat Assessment Teams. Assignment begins July 1, 2025 SALARY AND BENEFITS
Placement on Administrative Salary Schedule:
$130,523-$146,621 (205 days per year, 12-month employee with a flexible work year that is approved by the District, must be available to work during portions of the summer) Generous Fringe Benefit Package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance/mileage for employee plus dependent coverage available APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting documentation: A letter of interest (Include:
background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al), resume, three current letters of recommendation, copy of credential or credential program status letter and copy of transcripts showing Master's degree Current employees only need to submit: "Certificated Administrator Application" form, letter of interest (Include:
background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al) and resume via email to ; Current Substitutes must apply through Edjoin For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION PACKET
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12pm
