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Education Specialist/Special Education & Student Services Director at Uncharted Shores Academy Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 3/23/2026 Contact Dan Cartwright (707) 464-9828 Ext. 1 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $80,000 - $115,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Negotiable, Depending on Experience & specific negotiated administrative duties. Length of Work Year Year round, with school holidays and the month of July off- as program needs allow. Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary USA is an independent, non-classroom based Charter School in Del Norte County California that is nearing its 20th year of operation, and that serves over 300 Tk-9th grade students. USA has recently been admitted into the El Dorado County Office of Education's Charter SELPA, and is working to create its own Special Education Program for the 2026/27 School Year. The school is seeking experienced and dynamic Special Education professionals to assist in developing, implementing and supporting this new program. The school is recruiting staff to fill the positions of School Psychologist/General Education Counselor, Education Specialist, Speech Therapist, Registered Behavior Technician and Special Education/Student Services Director. The administrative role of Special Education/Student Services Director may be combined with another role or shared among multiple staff depending upon experience, qualifications and ability. This posting is for a combined Education Specialist/Special Education & Student Services Director role. The Education Specialist/Special Education & Student Services Director will be under the direct supervision of the Principal/Executive Director and will adhere to applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the state, county, and the school governing board. This position organizes, develops, and supervises the prekindergarten through 9th grade special education and 504 programs of the school, manages student services support staff (student health, counseling, etc.) and related vendor relationships (staffing services, disabled student transportation, etc.) and provides direct special education services to students, including academic assessment, case management and direct services/support. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 1. EdJoin Application 2. Cover Letter and Resume 3. Copies of College/University Degrees 4. Education Specialist Credential 5. Letters of recommendation/reference (two or more) Requirements / Qualifications 1. EdJoin Application 2. Cover Letter and Resume 3. Copies of College/University Degrees 4. Education Specialist Credential 5. Letters of recommendation/reference (two or more) Comments and Other Information Uncharted Shores Academy (USA) is looking for dedicated teachers and school support staff who can help us achieve our goal of becoming Del Norte County's preferred school of choice. Our school is located in northern California's Del Norte County- on America's Wild Rivers Coast, where the redwoods meet the sea. As Del Norte County's only independent charter school, we offer local families a more personal and flexible educational alternative with daily and homeschool programs for students in the Tk-8th grade. Uncharted Shores Academy is also proud to provide an exceptional employment experience with paid sick leave, retirement and health benefits for its full-time staff staff and a negotiable salary based on experience, education and training. We love our school and our community and look forward to meeting our next crew member! This job posting is for a fulltime, exempt, at-will position.

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Uncharted Shores Academy does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Comments and Other Information Uncharted Shores Academy (USA) is looking for dedicated teachers and school support staff who can help us achieve our goal of becoming Del Norte County's preferred school of choice. Our school is located in northern California's Del Norte County- on America's Wild Rivers Coast, where the redwoods meet the sea. As Del Norte County's only independent charter school, we offer local families a more personal and flexible educational alternative with daily and homeschool programs for students in the Tk-8th grade. Uncharted Shores Academy is also proud to provide an exceptional employment experience with paid sick leave, retirement and health benefits for its full-time staff staff and a negotiable salary based on experience, education and training. We love our school and our community and look forward to meeting our next crew member! This job posting is for a fulltime, exempt, at-will position.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Uncharted Shores Academy does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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