Strategic Special Education Programs Leader

Magnolia-Public-Schools-1; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Public Schools in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Home Office Special Education Coordinator to support SPED, 504 and GATE programs across all sites. Under the Director, you will monitor compliance, plan services, train staff in UDL, and ensure lawful, high-quality education for students with disabilities.

Ideal candidates will have a CTC SPED credential, at least two years in leadership roles, and willingness to travel to all MPS sites.

Qualifications

• CTC Credential in SPED or SPED-related field required.
• Minimum of two years in an administrative or leadership role specializing in SPED support and program implementation.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with students in a school setting.
• Ability to drive to all MPS school sites as necessary.
• Willingness to support all MPS stakeholder groups with consistency and fidelity.
• Knowledge of curriculum and research-based instructional pedagogy, frameworks and curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support implementing school-based SPED, 504 and GATE programs across Magnolia schools.
• Attend weekly site-level SPED meetings and monitor compliance timelines (IEP, SEIS, Welligent).
• Develop and implement SPED, UDL and GATE instructional deep-dives and classroom observations.
• Oversee Medi-Cal Billing and Data Collection activities.
• Assist with expanding a district-wide GATE program and assessment processes.
• Collaborate with Magnolia leaders, teachers, families and communities to plan and evaluate services.

Skills

Collaboration

UDL training

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Record-keeping

Time management

Staff development

Education

CTC SPED credential or SPED related field

Job description

Magnolia Public Schools in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Home Office Special Education Coordinator to support SPED, 504 and GATE programs across all sites. Under the Director, you will monitor compliance, plan services, train staff in UDL, and ensure lawful, high-quality education for students with disabilities.

Ideal candidates will have a CTC SPED credential, at least two years in leadership roles, and willingness to travel to all MPS sites.