Special Education Principal

New School For Child Development; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

529 College Savings Plan

Sick leave

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employee rewards program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Help Group in Valley Glen is seeking a dedicated education administrator to lead our teaching staff and ensure high‑quality classroom instruction. You will align curriculum with district policies and oversee staff hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation.

You will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, participate in IEP meetings, and communicate with parents and the school district. The role offers meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a classroom teacher or 3 years of teaching and school administration

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with school district policies and procedures.
• Hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate teaching staff.
• Ensure curriculum meets needs of each student.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and attend IEP meetings.
• Liaise with parents and school district; coordinate transportation; oversee evaluation study

Skills

ASD experience

IEP coordination

Special education leadership

Education

Special education credential (mild to moderate) with Autism Authorization

Job description

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you! Guided by our expertise and a deep respect for every individual’s journey, we have d eveloped a connected network of schools, therapy and support, vocational pathways, residential living, social e ngagement, and lifelong learning programs—all designed to help children, teens, and adults, as well as those who care for them. Our multidisciplinary team provides specialized s u pport for individuals with emotional struggles, learning differences, ADHD, d evelopmental delays, behavioral challenges, and autism. Meeting everyone where they are, we respond to their unique circumstances with compassion and care, creating a foundation for lasting growth. Our pioneering approach opens doors to lives shaped by possibility, purpose, and the power of help. We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow! Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Come be part of a team that inspires, mentors and changes students’ lives because everyone deserves a great future.

• Full-Time
• Location: Valley Glen

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a classroom teacher or 3 years of a combination of teaching and school administrative experience required.
• Experience working with students with ASD, learning differences, ADHD and/or behavioral challenges.
• Special education credential in mild to moderate with Autism Authorization is highly preferred.

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment, and great benefits, including:

• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
• Pet Insurance

This salary rangerepresentsthelow and high end ofthesalary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group.Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities oftheposition, and other business and organizational needs.Therange listed is just onecomponentof our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent onthecircumstances of each hire. Help Group reservestheright tomodifythis pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.