Assistant Director of Special Education at New Los Angeles Charter Schools
About the Employer
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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
New Los Angeles Charter Schools (New LA) is seeking a passionate, well organized special education leader to ensure that students identified with special needs reach ambitious IEP goals and make significant progress toward school-wide goals. This educational leader will collaborate with the Director to oversee 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 Assistant Director of Special Education will oversee Resource Teachers and service providers at the direction of the Director. We are seeking a leader with experience working with Welligent and the LAUSD SELPA and whose practices are rooted in anti-racist, culturally responsive pedagogy.
Requirements / Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position at New LA, candidates must: Possess an MA or above in Education (CA Administrative Services credential preferred, CA Education Specialist credential preferred); Have experience working with diverse student populations and the ability to serve as a culturally responsive instructional leader; Have teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary and/or middle school level; Demonstrate teaching expertise, including differentiated instruction and student-centered methodologies; Have experience with special education, English Learners, and data analysis; Unwavering commitment to social justice and intersectional anti-racism; Be committed to the mission and values of New LA and able to articulate commitment to the mission; Have a positive outlook, enjoy collaborating with colleagues and appreciate different points of view; Spanish speaker preferred, but not required.
TO APPLY Please forward the following documents to jobs@newlosangeles.org 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 Please submit the requested documents in PDF format.
Requirements / Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position at New LA, candidates must: Possess an MA or above in Education (CA Administrative Services credential preferred, CA Education Specialist credential preferred); Have experience working with diverse student populations and the ability to serve as a culturally responsive instructional leader; Have teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary and/or middle school level; Demonstrate teaching expertise, including differentiated instruction and student-centered methodologies; Have experience with special education, English Learners, and data analysis; Unwavering commitment to social justice and intersectional anti-racism; Be committed to the mission and values of New LA and able to articulate commitment to the mission; Have a positive outlook, enjoy collaborating with colleagues and appreciate different points of view; Spanish speaker preferred, but not required.
TO APPLY Please forward the following documents to jobs@newlosangeles.org 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 Please submit the requested documents in PDF format.
Application Deadline
7/17/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/5/2023
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
New LA offers a competitive salary for an administrator at this level ranging from $99,000-$124,000 based on experience. Faculty members also receive a generous package of medical benefits, and optional enrollment in a retirement plan.
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time