Administration (Certificated)/ Director. Date Posted: 4/9/2026 Location: All sites. Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 04/22/2026 Job Description and Requirements: Show/ Hide. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:California administrative services credential. Experience, aptitude and knowledge of special education programs. Successful teaching experience required. Master\s degree desirable. Ability to evaluate complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions and alternatives, and make timely decisions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form, with District administration, special education staff, community members and parents. REPORTS TO: Director I - Special Education. SUPERVISES: Staff as assigned FUNCTION: To help provide leadership in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating special education programs PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports oversight of program implementation of special education programs at school sites. Maintains current knowledge of special education laws, regulations, processes and procedures as it applies to maintaining legally compliant services to special education students including monitoring implementation of settlement agreements. Regularly visits school sites and conducts walk-through of special education classrooms to assist principals and other administrators in special education instruction. Addresses and resolves problems related to special education program implementation at school sites. Assists in development, implementation and monitoring of District\s improvement plans for special education. Attends interagency meetings, assists with development of interagency agreements and procedures. Monitors implementation of differentiated staff development for certificated and classified special education staff. Coordinates and monitors implementation of instructional materials in special education classrooms aligned to State Department of Education guidelines. Develops and supervises Extended Year (summer school) Program for special education students. Assists with budget recommendations and expenditures; completes required District and state reports. Coordinates meetings and follow-up contacts with staff, parents and community. Performs other duties as assigned. SALARY: $160,145 - $194,356 Annually, 223 days (max salary includes longevity & education stipends) MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by April 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Resume. Two (2) Letters of recommendation (dated within 1 year)Evidence of California Administrative Credential. Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment. It is the applicant\s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator\s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status. AB 2534 and SB 848 Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB 2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB 848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LE - As are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application. Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse. 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