Director of Exceptional Education chez New Los Angeles Charter Schools

New Los Angeles Charter Schools operates three high performing independent charter schools in the mid-city neighborhood of LA. New LA Charter Middle School (6th-8th grades), New LA Charter Elementary School (TK-5th grades), and City Language Immersion Charter (Dual Immersion TK-5th). New LA Schools are dedicated to providing high quality education experiences that are accessible to all. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice as demonstrated by our Strategic Plan for Equity. Our schools are community schools that represent and serve the Mid-City and Arlington Heights neighborhoods. Our mission pillars demonstrate a commitment to cultivating academic excellence and passion for learning while putting relationships and respect at the center of our school communities. For more general information about New LA Charter Schools, please visit our website at www.newlaclic.org.

The Director of Exceptional Education is responsible for all matters of school administration related to exceptional education services for both campuses. The Director of Exceptional Education envisions, cultivates, and leads the charge in ensuring that students identified with special needs reach ambitious IEP goals and make significant progress toward school-wide goals. This educational leader oversees all services and compliance reporting related to special education, in addition to ensuring that all students are afforded the appropriate FAPE in the appropriate LRE. The Director of Exceptional Education supervises and oversees Education Specialists teachers and service providers, including, but not limited to, the School Psychologist, School Counselor, Speech and Language Provider, Occupational Therapist, and other providers as necessitated by New Los Angeles Charter Schools’ requisite IEP services.

Please forward the following documents to [email protected] in PDF format. No calls please. - Cover Letter (Letters should introduce yourself to the hiring committee, and must include specific examples of why you are attracted to the school and its mission, and why you would be a good fit at New LA) - Current Resume

Possess an MA or above in Education CA Administrative credential preferred CA Education Specialist credential preferred

New LA offers a competitive salary ranging from $124,300-$162,183 for fully qualified administrators depending on experience. Faculty members also receive a generous package of medical benefits, and enrollment in the California State Teachers Retirement S