Special Education Principal

New School for Child Development • Los Angeles, CA

14h

About The Position

The Special Education Principal leads the Village Glen program at Help Group, supporting students with emotional struggles, learning differences, ADHD, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, and autism. The role oversees school operations, teaching staff, curriculum, student transitions, interdisciplinary coordination, and relationships with parents and the school district. This is a full-time position located in Valley Glen.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher, or 3 years of combined teaching and school administrative experience.
• Experience working with students with ASD, learning differences, ADHD, and/or behavioral challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Special education credential in mild to moderate with Autism Authorization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with school district policies and procedures.
• Hire, orient, train, supervise, and evaluate teaching staff.
• Ensure classroom curriculum is appropriate and meets each student’s needs.
• Supervise the behavior management program.
• Transition new students into the school program.
• Develop extracurricular programs.
• Serve as coordinator of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attend student Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings or send an administrative designee.
• Serve as liaison to parents and the school district.
• Coordinate with the transportation carrier.
• Oversee outcome evaluation studies to ensure the program is achieving its goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, including options for 100% employer-sponsored plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 529 college savings plan.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Benefit Hub employee rewards and incentives.
• Pet insurance.
• Training opportunities and a supportive, professional work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed