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Director of State and Federal Accountability
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A Director of Special Education is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and management of all special education programs, services, budgets and personnel. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing the delivery of services to students with disabilities.
$146,615 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Director of State and Federal Accountability at Coachella Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/18/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/11/2026 Contact Yvonne Gonzalez 760-848-1091 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $14,292.00
- $17,976.
- directed State and Federal projects.
NOTE:
In-House candidates are not required to attach the 3 letters of recommendation- Master's Degree required
- A valid California Administrative credential
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a teacher
- Experience as a School Administrator
- Recent experience in staff development and the preparation of District level applications and reports See the position job description for a more detailed description.
Required Attachments:
1. Resume 2. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 6 months) 3. Letter of Interest/Introduction Requirements / Qualifications Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.NOTE:
In-House candidates are not required to attach the 3 letters of recommendation- Master's Degree required
- A valid California Administrative credential
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a teacher
- Experience as a School Administrator
- Recent experience in staff development and the preparation of District level applications and reports See the position job description for a more detailed description.
Required Attachments:
1. Resume 2. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 6 months) 3. Letter of Interest/Introduction Comments and Other InformationNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP
(FEDERALREGULATION, TITLE IX
) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Comments and Other InformationNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP
(FEDERALREGULATION, TITLE IX
) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at (760) 848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at (760) 848-1156. Links Related To This Job Coachella Valley Unified- Map-Location Coachella Valley Unified School District
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