Special Education Program Manager

Devereux•Laguna Hills, CA

9h•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. The Special Education Program Manager will assist in managing and promoting the Devereux California Educational Programming, specifically focusing on special education classrooms. This role involves providing supervision to professionals and instructional assistants to achieve the educational, social, and emotional goals of the students. The position supports the professional development of staff by creating, developing, directing, maintaining, and evaluating direct and support services for students. Key competencies include knowledge of state-specific policy, adherence to IDEA, and proficiency in IEPs, positive behavior support strategies, classroom management, and MTSS/PBIS/RTI. The leader must foster and maintain successful relationships with education-based agencies at the state and local level, supervisees, consultees, and colleagues.

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.

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
Opportunity to engage with an organization that embraces Servant Leadership principles
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.