Director, Special Education (2026/2027) at San Marcos Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/15/2026 11:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Amber Christman Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $156,753 - 186,172 annual salary range Length of Work Year 224

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The District offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents About the Employer Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. Job Description /

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MANAGEMENT POSITION TITLE

DIRECTOR, SPECIAL

EDUCATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Credential 1. California Credential authorizing instruction in a designated special education setting 2. California Administrative Services Credential B. Experience 1. Experience in both regular and special education settings. Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Act as a District Representative to the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education. B. Monitor procedural safeguards and recommend procedural changes required. C. Supervise the adherence to federal and state laws and regulations. D. Keep records and collect data as required by state and federal regulations. E. Supervise the implementation of student I.E.P.'s in each special education class or program. F.

Assist staff in:

1. Administering a wide variety of diagnostic assessments in the areas of academic achievement, gross and fine motor functioning, visual and auditory perception, learning modalities, and others; 2. Utilizing the results in developing written individualized instruction plans; 3. Prescribing and carrying out appropriate behavior modification techniques; 4. Coordinating individualized education programs with the student's regular program; 5. Observing student behavior in the regular and special classrooms and consulting with teachers regarding impressions and suggestions; 6. Reviewing student progress and re-evaluating periodically with students, parents, and regular teachers; 7. Providing consultation relating to specialized instruction, management, and guidance to aides, regular teachers, and parents. G. Develop and arrange in-service training programs for teachers and aides. H. Assist in providing coordination of services for students. I. Attend meetings and conferences designed to improve the quality of the special education program. J. Evaluate designated special education staff. K. Supervise the operations of regional programs assigned to the San Marcos Unified School District. L. Develop and implement department budgets.

ACCOUNTABILITY

A. Responsible to Assistant Superintendent/Instructional Services B. Evaluated by Assistant Requirements / Qualifications

• Administrative Credential
• Current California Credential (preferably authorizing instruction in a designated Special Education setting)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
• Current Letters of Recommendation (3) (required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application) Requirements / Qualifications
• Administrative Credential
• Current California Credential (preferably authorizing instruction in a designated Special Education setting)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
• Current Letters of Recommendation (3) (required documents must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application) Comments and Other Information First round of Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 9/23/2026 or 9/24/2026.

Applications are being accepted on-line through www.edjoin.org only. Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept emailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. For questions, contact Certificated Technician Amber Christman via email at amber.christman@smusd.org, or by telephone at (760) 752-1244. Comments and Other Information First round of Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 9/23/2026 or 9/24/2026. Applications are being accepted on-line through www.edjoin.org only. Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept emailed, faxed or postal mailed documents. For questions, contact Certificated Technician Amber Christman via email at amber.christman@smusd.org, or by telephone at (760) 752-1244. Links Related To This Job San Marcos Unified School District Administrative Salary Schedule 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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