Special Education Program Manager

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • Laguna Hills, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux California is seeking an experienced and compassionate Special Education Program Manager to lead and strengthen our special education services. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding dedicated educators, ensuring regulatory excellence, and advancing educational, social, and emotional outcomes for students with complex needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education or related field.
• Professional license in the state of California.
• California Department of Education certification as a supervisor of special education, pupil services, principal or education administrator and/or licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, or professional clinical counselor.
• At least five years of experience in an educational setting working with individuals with emotional and behavioral needs and/or other special education populations, with two of those years in a leadership capacity.
• Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience with data collection/analyzing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Valid driver's license must be maintained.
• Knowledge of state-specific policy, adherence to IDEA, and competency in IEPs, positive behavior support strategies, classroom management, and MTSS/PBIS/RTI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and promoting the Devereux California Educational Programming, specifically the special education classrooms.
• Provide supervision to professionals and instructional assistants to achieve the educational, social, and emotional goals of the students.
• Support the professional development of staff by creating, developing, directing, maintaining, and evaluating the range of direct and support services provided to students.
• Foster and maintain successful relationships with education-based agencies at the state and local level, supervisees and consultees in the programs, and colleagues in the education services division.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation ($100,000 - $110,000 per year)
• Time off benefits starting on day one!
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment
• Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager