Program Specialist - Special Education

Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of Innovation and Student Services, the Program Specialist provides districtwide leadership in the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of special education programs and services. This management position ensures compliance with federal and state laws, supports high-quality instructional and behavioral practices, supervises assigned personnel, and promotes continuous improvement to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Requirements / QualificationsComments and Other Information El Segundo Unified School District is a K-12 school district, serving approximately 3,500 students across six schools (one preschool, two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative program). The District is located in a small coastal community of approximately 16,000 residents. The Pacific Ocean, Los Angeles World Airport, Chevron Oil Refinery, and large corporate business centers border the city. This unique position creates a small hometown atmosphere with a strong sense of community amidst the larger, Los Angeles metropolitan area. El Segundo Unified is an innovative and dynamic district with a strong focus on college preparedness, career readiness, and student well-being. Our district motto, "Transforming Education for a Changing World" is exemplified in the ESUSD Graduate Profile, unique program offerings, strong community partnerships, enthusiastic parent involvement and engaging teaching practices that are the foundations of our instructional programs. El Segundo Unified has been recognized through the years for our top-notch academic programs. While we are proud of our successes, teachers, staff, and administrators are reflective in their practices and recognize the importance of evolving to meet the needs of our students, their families and the community. In El Segundo Unified School District, learning is enhanced by caring and trusting relationships where every student feels seen, heard, supported and loved. The District is committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment for all students, and we seek applicants who share those values. The District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.

Created: 2026-03-04