POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Date Posted: March XX, 2017

Classification:MANAGER, SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY (SELPA)

Openrecruitment

Work Schedule:8 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 12 months per year

Salary Range:Step AStep BStep CStep DStep E

(monthly)starting6 mos18 mos30 mos42 mos

$9,075$9,597$10,148$10,733$11,350

Benefits:Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $925.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $275.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:Student Services Division; Special Education Local Planning Agency (SELPA);
101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA 94065-1064

ApplicationFriday, April XX, 2017 (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the

Deadline:Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:Underthedirectionofthe Senior Administrator, SELPA,plan,organize,andsupport educationaloperations,activities,andservicesinthe San Mateo County SELPA related to mental and behavioral health needs;coordinatecommunications,personnel,sites,andinformationtomeetstudentmental and behavioral healthneedsandassuresmoothandefficient provision of services.

Essential Job

Functions:

  • Plan, organize and support educational operations, activities and services in support of the SELPA; assist with supporting assigned programs and services; assist in assuring related activities comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Coordinate communications, personnel, sites and information to meet student mental and behavioral health needs and assure smooth and efficient provision of services; assist in the development and implementation of SELPA programs, services, goals, objectives, plans, strategies, standards, projects, systems, processes and procedures in areas related to scope of practice
  • Coordinate production of work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; conduct staff trainings and in-services as assigned
  • Coordinate communications, programs, services and information between teachers, administrators, staff, school districts, outside agencies, students, parents and the public; establish and maintain partnerships with outside agencies to facilitate and enhance support for assigned services
  • Participate in a variety of activities to enhance faculty understanding of mental and behavioral health practices, instructional material guidelines and requirements, curriculum and instructional strategies related to mental and behavioral health, as assigned; assist with developing and implementing standards of practice, instructional mental/behavioral health strategies and interventions; visit sites and classrooms to monitor and provide support for instructional intervention activities, including provision of behavioral and mental health supports
  • Coordinate student support functions to meet educational needs, goals and objectives related to assigned educational services as required; supervise student intake and placement functions as assigned

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  • Provide consultation to personnel, faculty, administrators, parents, school districts, outside agencies and the public concerning assigned educational services; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related standards, requirements, issues, principles, practices, techniques, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Direct and participate in the research, assembly, compiling and analysis of a variety of technical data and information related to assigned educational services; coordinate and conduct a variety of special projects and surveys as required; oversee and participate in the review, processing and analysis of various academic and administrative materials such as treatment protocols, forms and assessments
  • Assist in the development and preparation of preliminary budgets for assigned educational services; review and evaluate financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; assist with researching, obtaining, monitoring and maintaining grants as assigned; prepare related applications and documentation
  • Monitor and evaluate assigned services for educational and financial effectiveness; assist in the development and implementation oversight of programs, policies and procedures to enhance the educational and financial effectiveness of assigned services
  • Support and participate consult related toin the development, preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) as assigned by the position; attend and participate in IEP meetings when appropriate; assist in assuring proper preparation and maintenance of related documents, records and reports
  • Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, practices and standards related to assigned educational services and related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; assist in modifying programs and services to assure compliance with standards and requirements as needed
  • Provide technical information and assistance to the administrator regarding mental and behavioral health services and related issues, needs and activities; assist in the formulation and development of related policies, procedures and programs
  • Support and participate in the preparation and maintenance of various records, reports and files related to programs, services, students, budgets, grants, incidents, accountability, financial activity, personnel, attendance and assigned duties
  • Plan, organize and support campus activities at assigned sites to assure the health, well-being and safety of students and staff in classroom and non-classroom activities
  • Communicate with administrators, personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs and resolve issues or concerns; oversee and participate in preparing a variety of correspondence and informational materials as required
  • Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work
  • Coordinate, attend and conduct a variety of meetings; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning assigned educational services; attend and participate in various conferences, in-services, committees and special events as required

Qualifications:Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in psychology or related field

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience working with SELPA’s and school districts in areas related to mental health and behavioral health

LICENSE:Possession of/or ability to attain a valid California Driver’s License

Specialized Skills

and Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of management of Special Education educational operations, activities and services
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct educational operations, activities and services in support of mental health, behavioral health, social/emotional programming and other issues related to Special Education
  • Ability to investigate and resolve student, administrative and staff issues, conflicts and complaints
  • Knowledge of mental health and behavioral health ethics, practices, procedures, data collection and analysis and program design and implementation, including supervision of delivery of such services
  • Ability to assist in the development and implementation of mental health and behavioral health related educational programs, services, schedules, goals, objectives, plans, strategies, standards, projects, systems, processes and procedures
  • Ability to participate in a variety of activities to enhance personnel understanding of mental/behavioral health related educational practices, instructional material guidelines and requirements, curriculum and instructional strategies related to mental health and behavioral health

Knowledge of curriculum standards, interpretation and application in assigned programs and services

  • Ability to coordinate communications, personnel, sites and information to meet student education needs and assure smooth and efficient educational services

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  • Knowledge of Local, State and federal standards and requirements governing assigned area
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports
  • Ability to direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities
  • Knowledge of terminology, concepts, methods and procedures involved in coordinating assigned services
  • Knowledge of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of County students
  • Knowledge of instructional techniques and strategies related to assigned student programs
  • Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities
  • Ability to provide consultation concerning assigned programs and services
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
  • Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  • Ability to supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and control
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of basic public relations techniques
  • Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
  • Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of operation of a computer and assigned software
  • Ability to operate a computer and assigned office equipment
  • Ability to work independently with little direction
  • Ability to plan and organize work
  • Ability to meet schedules and time lines

PhysicalApplicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.

Requirements:San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
  • Seeing to read a variety of materials
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

ApplicationPlease apply online at Click on the Employees & Employmentheading.

Procedure:In the new window, scroll down to Jobs at SMCOE and click on Classified Employees. Then click on the Job Openings on CalOpps link. This will take you to our page at the CalOpps website ( where you may complete the application process. The application process may also be completed at the San Mateo County Office of Education, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive in Redwood City. Or call (650) 802-5366 to request an application packet.

ExaminationThe examination process for this classification will consist of:

Process:

  1. A scored rating by a screening panel of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
  2. An oral board examination (anticipated date- Month __, 201X)

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations.

Personnel Commission650-802-5300

101 Twin Dolphin

Redwood City, CA 94065

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

JOB TITLEDEADLINE: MONTH XX, 201X