Special Education Principal

Principal 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 developed a connected network of schools, therapy and support, vocational pathways, residential living, social engagement, 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 support for individuals with emotional struggles, learning differences, ADHD, developmental 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.

Position Details:

• Full-Time
• Location: Valley Glen
• Program: Village 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.
• Supervise behavior management program.
• Transition new students into school program.
• Develop extracurricular programs.
• 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.

Benefits

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 range represents the low and high end of the salary 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 of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this 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.