Special Education Program Specialist

Job overview

The Special Education Program Specialist role is onsite in Richmond, CA, with a salary range of $85,000–$105,000 per year. Amethod Public Schools’ mission is to provide rigorous college-preparatory education to students who choose its schools. The specialist provides leadership and administrative support for special education programs across Amethod schools. The role helps ensure appropriate services, IEP and IDEA compliance, effective instruction, staff development, and student progress through collaboration with school teams and families.

What you'll do

• Plan programs and provide curricular resources and technical assistance for students with exceptional needs
• assess program effectiveness
• support behavioral interventions and plans
• lead curriculum, instruction, and accommodations for diverse learning needs
• train and support special education staff
• support appropriate identification, programming, and services
• use data to support decisions and student progress
• monitor IEP due process and IDEA compliance
• participate in staff evaluations and complex case meetings
• resolve IEP-related disputes with educational partners
• support professional development, program design, recruitment, and classroom observations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education program specialist

special education

iep

idea compliance

student services

staff development

program leadership

richmond ca

amethod public schools

full-time

$85k–$105k per year

california education specialist credential

clad

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package offered
• specific benefits are not listed.

Why this role

Requires a clear California Education Specialist Credential and CLAD certification, or a California related-service provider credential or license; three years of related special education leadership experience required. CPI certification and Spanish bilingual ability are desired.

About the employer

AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.