$108,659 to $122,886 with future steps to $148,990
Preferred Education:
Masters
Special Education Coordinator acts as direct administrator of special education services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, promoting the integration of these programs in County and District schools in the community and providing the effective transition of these children to preschool and elementary-level educational programs. Under general direction, employees in this classification make decisions of significant impact or consequence, using initiative and resourcefulness in interpreting established policies, goals and objectives. Employees in this classification assign, coordinate, supervise and formally evaluate the work of others.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential and Special Education Credential
• Master’s Degree in relative field is desired.
• Knowledge of community agencies serving infant/preschool children, laws affecting infant/preschool programs including Part C & Part B special education services, infant services, preschool curriculum development, normal and atypical infant and preschool child development. Knowledge of learning, communicatively, severely, and/or physically handicapped pupils; and/or programming for infant/preschool pupils.
• Ability to plan, administer and evaluate early childhood special education programs within State and Federal law framework.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and supervisorial skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to organize time and resources so as to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Administrative experience providing direct service to infants and or preschoolers with exceptional needs.
The Napa County Office of Education guided by a belief in vital partnerships and innovative approaches to learning, provides academic services and enrichment opportunities for students, teachers and the community, as well as critical business services for school districts. NCOE is a leader in the dissemination of research-based best practices to educators locally and statewide.
Innovation
NCOE believes in the power of innovation to fully engage students in their learning, and staff in their growth as effective leaders. The flexibility of the County Office structure allows us to explore cutting edge approaches to education, and we believe in investing in long term innovation through ongoing training and support.
Partnership
The Napa County Office of Education serves our region by collaborating with educators, parents, community members and funding partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work and thrive in a diverse and highly connected world. The partnerships we build allow us to offer expanded opportunities for learning to students, teachers and the community.
Leadership
Leadership is a natural result of innovation and supported by our strong partner...ships. Our award-winning organization is recognized as a leader in California with research and professional development programs that provide tools and training for educators around the state, key staff that serve on statewide and local boards and committees, and model programs that inspire other programs and communities.
