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Silver Valley Unified School District

Director, Special Education

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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

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Job Summary Silver Valley Unified School District is seeking a qualified and experienced educational leader to serve as Director, Special Education. Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the Director provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of District Special Education programs and related services. The Director monitors program compliance; provides consultation, training, and support to administrators, staff, and parents; coordinates Section 504 services and assigned student services programs; supervises assigned staff; and performs other related duties as directed.
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) 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. Comments and Other Information First round of Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 09/25/2026. For questions, contact the Director of Data & Personnel Services (Mercedes Shinen) via email at mshinen@svusdk12.net, or by telephone at (760) 254-2916