Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as administrative designee at individualized education program (IEP) team meetings and/or serve as a member of the IEP team. Oversee the appropriate implementation of IEP's. Respond to parent needs and concerns and interface with staff to resolve specific programmatic issues. Meet with site special education teams to discuss program effectiveness. Assists teachers in interpreting statutory regulations related to special education programs. Provides assistance to new and current special education classroom teachers in order to improve the effectiveness of the special education programs. The program specialist will provide coordination, consultation and program development across all levels from Infant to Adult Transition. Qualifictions - Possession of a valid California Special Education Credential including Autism authorization and CLAD/English Language Learner certification or equivalent is required. - A Master's degree in Special Education or closely related field is preferred. - A valid California Driver's License and the use of an insured automobile is required. - Experience as a certificated special education teacher or specialist/closely related professional discipline with a minimum of 5 years successful experience. - Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to special education. - Experience and expertise in the following areas: IEP meeting facilitation, conflict resolution strategies and procedures and team building methods and techniques. - Knowledge of behavioral management strategies or techniques. Good interpersonal and communication skills; organizational skills and flexibility. - Ability to demonstrate excellent mental and physical health standards. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential/legal section of the application, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal. * Copy of Transcript (Unofficial can be attached to the application but should you be selected sealed official transcripts will be required.) * Credential Copy (Special Education credential including Autism authorization and CLAD/English Language Learner certification) * Letter of Introduction * Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters, preferably written within the last two years.) * Resume * Test Results/Materials (CBEST,CSET,MSAT or Praxis) Comments and Other Information Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment. The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.