Program Specialist - Special Education
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA · $124k–$159k a year · Posted October 20, 2026
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This listing pays about $141,345 a year. Across 70 open program specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,500 to $98,000 and the median is $79,500. That is 78% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Requirements / Qualifications Required:
Valid California administrative credential authorizing service in this position.
Character, personality, and social capability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, students, and community.
Knowledge of computer applications.
Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete sketch may subject the applicant to disqualification.
Desired:
Advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and a specialized in-depth knowledge in preschool disabilities, career vocational development, or one or more areas of major disabling conditions Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of introduction indicating reasons for interest in this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors (must be within last year) Resume (Including background information, educational experience, community and professional involvement) Administrative Services Credential Comments and Other Information Please DO NOT mail hard copies to our office, our application process is paperless. Only online applications will be reviewed.
If you have trouble scanning your documents, please e-mail the Ed-join help desk at helpme@edjoin.org or call (866) 378-5999.
If you have further questions, please call our Human Resources office at (760) 883-2715.
Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.
For questions or complaints, contact: Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026
ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator Laura Meusel, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102
ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264
In Person Interview: December 03, 2026