DEFINITION:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Special Education or designee, the Director of Special Services is responsible for establishing a comprehensive approach to improve school climate, creating inclusive schools for students with exceptional needs, and fostering a District culture to ensure equity and social justice. Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, policies, and core practices specifically related to closing the achievement and access gaps for students with exceptional needs. Facilitates creative and inclusive experiences, navigating complex conversations and growing the District’s organizational capacity to do action-based work in eliminating educational inequities and disparities for students who receive special education services.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum five (5) years of outstanding administrative experience at the site and/or District Level with a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Principal with a focus on special education and equity initiatives (preferred).
• Five (5) years of successful experience as a special educator (teacher, psychologist, speech pathologist, etc) and have a proven ability to perform at a high level of competence in positions of leadership and responsibility.
• Bilingual preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid California Special Education teaching credential, Speech and Language Specialist or PPS credential in School Psychologist or Counseling.
• Valid California K-12 Administrative Credential.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA Certification) preferred.
• English Learner authorization or equivalent.

Interest applicants may go to www.EDJOIN.org to submit an application. Deadline to apply November 24, 2025.

About Rialto Unified School District

The mission of the Rialto Unified School District, the bridge that connects students to their aspirations for the future, is to ensure each student achieves personal and career fulfillment within a global society, through a vital system distinguished by: •High expectations for student achievement •Safe and engaging learning environments •Effective family and community involvement •Learning opportunities beyond the traditional school setting •Appreciation of universal diversity

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