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Senior Director - Special Education at Pasadena Unified School District Print Application Deadline 4/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/22/2026 Contact Dr. Jen Alcazar 626-396-3600 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $15,015.00 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Placement on Certificated Management Salary Schedule Dependent Upon Experience; Additional 5% for possession of Doctoral degree Length of Work Year 225 days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today! View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid foundational and Administrative Services credential with CLAD or BLAD certification; Must possess a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful experience in teaching, service provision, or administration, including work in Special Education for all or part of that period. At least five (5) of those years must have been in an administrative role requiring an Administrative Services Credential; Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships within the community with lay and professional individuals and groups, and with parents; Ability to work effectively with certificated and classified personnel; Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in Special Education curriculum or administration, or a closely related field is desired; Knowledge of research findings and recent trends in the education of Special Education school pupils; Ability to speak, read and write Spanish fluently is desired

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.

The application attachments must include:

1. A current résumé; 2. A letter of introduction; 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within three months, one (1) of which shall be from the prior/immediate supervisor of the applicant; 4. Copy of credential(s); and 5. Transcripts.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid foundational and Administrative Services credential with CLAD or BLAD certification; Must possess a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful experience in teaching, service provision, or administration, including work in Special Education for all or part of that period. At least five (5) of those years must have been in an administrative role requiring an Administrative Services Credential; Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships within the community with lay and professional individuals and groups, and with parents; Ability to work effectively with certificated and classified personnel; Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in Special Education curriculum or administration, or a closely related field is desired; Knowledge of research findings and recent trends in the education of Special Education school pupils; Ability to speak, read and write Spanish fluently is desired

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.

The application attachments must include:

1. A current résumé; 2. A letter of introduction; 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within three months, one (1) of which shall be from the prior/immediate supervisor of the applicant; 4. Copy of credential(s); and 5. Transcripts. Comments and Other Information Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396-3611. Comments and Other Information Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396-3611. Links Related To This Job PUSD Home Page PUSD Video Overview PUSD Benefits View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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