Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Mardan School
About the Employer
Mardan is a not for profit school for students in grades K through 12 with special academic, social, and emotional needs. We are located in Irvine CA. Our mission is to improve the academic and emotional well-being of any child who struggles with learning, social, and/or emotional challenges. We provide a safe, therapeutic learning environment that teaches the academic, social, and coping skills needed for students to experience success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Job Description: The Director of Curriculum & Instruction is responsible for supervising teaching and assistant teaching staff, mentoring new staff, developing professional development, and overseeing curriculum development in a private special education school setting.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Print
Mardan operates its classrooms on an 11-month school year. Administrators work 12 months per year.
Qualifications:
- An administrative credential granted by an accredited postsecondary educational institution
- At least three years of experience teaching pupils in special education
- Experience mentoring teaching candidates in a special education program
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of staff members
- Ability to problem-solve
- Highly organized
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Mardan School
Duties & Responsibilities
Teacher & Assistant Teacher Supervision
- Supervise teachers and teaching assistants
- Perform class observations
- Conduct annual teacher and assistant teacher evaluations
- Develop and implement teacher improvement plans as needed
- Ensure proper coverage when program staff is absent
- Regularly meet with teaching teams
Staff Meetings & Professional Development
- Lead grade-level staff meetings
- Develop and lead professional development as needed
Curriculum
- Keep current with state and district curriculum requirements
- Review and purchase appropriate curriculum materials
- Track graduation requirements for all districts
Instructional Planning
- Assist Program Director with scheduling, programming, and credit tracking
Benefits include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance is offered (employer pays 50-85% of medical, 75% of dental, and 100% of employee vision).
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance offered
- 403b plan
- SEP/IRA contribution by employer after 3 years of employment
- 10 paid leave days and 20 paid vacation days
For more information on the school and population served, please visit our website: http://www.mardanschool.org.
To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit ALL required documents; please read the posting carefully for instructions: (The applicant will also be required to submit proof of negative TB status and fingerprinting clearance to be hired.)
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume
3) Mardan Job Application which can be found at(https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!
Requirements / Qualifications
1. Valid Mild/Moderate Special Ed Permit w/ autism authorization 2. Administrative Services Credential
PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSIDERING APPLYING! Complete applications will include, at a minimum:
- Letter of Introduction
- Paper Application (can be found at https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate
- Administrative Services Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
1. Valid Mild/Moderate Special Ed Permit w/ autism authorization 2. Administrative Services Credential
PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSIDERING APPLYING! Complete applications will include, at a minimum:
- Letter of Introduction
- Paper Application (can be found at https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate
- Administrative Services Credential
Comments and Other Information
Additional requirements for final hiring:
1) Proof of negative TB status
2) Fingerprinting clearance
3) Completion of new hire training with passing scores on tests
4) Background check
Comments and Other Information
Additional requirements for final hiring:
1) Proof of negative TB status
2) Fingerprinting clearance
3) Completion of new hire training with passing scores on tests
4) Background check
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/3/2026
Contact
Terrie Gero-Smead
(949) 733-1500
(949) 733-1500
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$90,000 - $115,000 Annually
$90,000 - $115,000 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time