Director, Special Services (JP #15) at Rialto Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/21/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Nubia Sotelo Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $162,714.20 - $170,249.20 Annually Add'l Salary Info Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance above and beyond the salary for the employee and eligible dependents. Length of Work Year 220 days Employment Type Full Time About the

Employer MISSION:

The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by:

• High expectations for student achievement
• Safe and engaging learning environments
• Effective family and community involvement
• Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting
• Appreciation of universal diversity

BELIEFS:

We believe that…

• Everyone has unique talent
• There is boundless power in all of us
• All people have equal inherent worth
• Diversity is strength
• Each person deserves respect
• High expectation inspires high achievement
• Risk is essential to success
• Common and individual interest are reciprocal
• Integrity is critical to trust
• Honest conversation leads to understanding
• Music is the universal language
• A strong community benefits all of its members
• Everyone can contribute to the good of the community Job Summary Job Summary Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Special Services or designee, the Director of Special Services is responsible for establishing a comprehensive approach to improve school climate, creating inclusive schools for students with exceptional needs, and fostering a District culture to ensure equity and social justice.

Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, policies, and core practices specifically related to closing the achievement and access gaps for students with exceptional needs. Facilitates creative and inclusive experiences, navigating complex conversations and growing the District's organizational capacity to do action-based work in eliminating educational inequities and disparities for students who receive special education services. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five (5) years of outstanding administrative experience at the site and/or District Level with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Principal. Experience with a focus on special education and a equity initiatives (preferred).
• Five (5) years of successful certificated experience and have a proven ability to perform at a high level of competence in positions of leadership and responsibility.
• Bilingual preferred.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid California teaching credential, Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 Credential.
• Valid California K-12 Administrative Credential.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BSBA Certification) preferred.
• Possession of an EL authorization or equivalent.

DISQUALIFICATION

While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual board members, the superintendent, or cabinet team members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board, will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications from qualified candidates are invited. A complete application file consists of:

• A completed certificated EDJOIN application
• Letter of Interest;
• An up-to-date resume showing all certificated years of experience;
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation that are dated and signed within the last 6 months and at least one (1) from a current supervisor.

Acceptable Signatures are:

electronic document or handwritten scanned signatures (typed signatures will not be accepted);

• Proof of a valid California teaching credential, Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 Credential;
• Proof of a valid California K-12 Administrative credential ;
• Proof of Masters' degrees from an accredited university;
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials on-line prior to the stated deadline in order to qualify as a candidate.

To submit an application you must log onto www.

EDJOIN.org. Applicants are responsible for assuring that Human Resources receive the online submission of their application before the deadline date. Applicants must be sure they are submitting a complete application packet with all required documents. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. For questions regarding the position, you may contact Human Resources at (909)820-7700 ext. 2407.

AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION PACKET WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Copy of Transcript (Transcript or Degree showing completion of Master's Degree) Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation must be signed and dated within the last 6 months) Resume Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five (5) years of outstanding administrative experience at the site and/or District Level with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Principal. Experience with a focus on special education and a equity initiatives (preferred).
• Five (5) years of successful certificated experience and have a proven ability to perform at a high level of competence in positions of leadership and responsibility.
• Bilingual preferred.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid California teaching credential, Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 Credential.
• Valid California K-12 Administrative Credential.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BSBA Certification) preferred.
• Possession of an EL authorization or equivalent.

DISQUALIFICATION

While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual board members, the superintendent, or cabinet team members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board, will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications from qualified candidates are invited. A complete application file consists of:

• A completed certificated EDJOIN application
• Letter of Interest;
• An up-to-date resume showing all certificated years of experience;
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation that are dated and signed within the last 6 months and at least one (1) from a current supervisor.

Acceptable Signatures are:

electronic document or handwritten scanned signatures (typed signatures will not be accepted);

• Proof of a valid California teaching credential, Speech And Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling. K-12 Credential;
• Proof of a valid California K-12 Administrative credential ;
• Proof of Masters' degrees from an accredited university;
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and provide all necessary materials on-line prior to the stated deadline in order to qualify as a candidate.

To submit an application you must log onto www.

EDJOIN.org. Applicants are responsible for assuring that Human Resources receive the online submission of their application before the deadline date. Applicants must be sure they are submitting a complete application packet with all required documents. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. For questions regarding the position, you may contact Human Resources at (909)820-7700 ext. 2407.

AN INCOMPLETE AND/OR LATE APPLICATION PACKET WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Copy of Transcript (Transcript or Degree showing completion of Master's Degree) Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation must be signed and dated within the last 6 months) Resume CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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