Senior Program Specialist, Division of Special Education Grant Programs (Reposted)

Job Summary THE POSITION: The Senior Program Specialist will work within the Division of Special Education to support a variety of grants awarded to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Under the direction of the Director III, Special Education, and the Project Director II, the Senior Program Specialist will provide technical, specialized, consultative, advisory, and planning services related to the goals of each individual grant.

The Senior Program Specialist will act as a resource specialist to professional and technical personnel in the specified programs; support programs; identify program needs; implement program objectives; serve as a liaison with other agencies; and conduct training and professional learning. The position requires specialized subject matter expertise in education and significant, directly related experience. Knowledge is applied to analytical problem solving, usually under prescribed and widely used principles and concepts. The Senior Program Specialist will help plan, organize, and deliver professional development related to systems change and transition planning. The Senior Program Specialist also will help organize and plan meetings. They will be required to provide both in-person and remote support to educators and administrators across Los Angeles County and the state. The position will also require travel.

This position is funded through grants. Requirements / Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education: Master’s in Education or a related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation

Experience: Five or more years of teaching in special education. Experience working with students who are eligible for special education services. Experience with inclusion practices Experience with best practices in training and/or coaching adults Experience working as an academic coach, teacher on special assignment, or in an “out of classroom position” is preferred

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application. Internal and external applicants, please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Commission on Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.):

Must possess and maintain a valid Special Education Credential, Education Specialist Credential with an Autism authorization and CLAD, or General Education Credential. Applicants with credentials not recorded with the Los Angeles County Office of Education must submit written evidence of appropriate credentials or eligibility. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents:

• Resume • A Letter of Interest • Credentials with document number. • A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent immediate supervisor.

Contact La Chanee Thompson at Thompson_LaChanee@lacoe.edu and HRSRecruitment@lacoe.edu with any questions about the process. Comments and Other Information LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.