Director, Special Education

El Rio Community School is community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful collaborative learning and leadership. Students curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. By engaging childrens heads hearts and hands we strive to develop free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves their community and the planet. El Rio is actively committed to using a Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging lens to examine traditional Waldorf practices. We are dedicated to creating a school culture and curriculum that honors and reflects our community. Within this community we seek to nurture children in their strengths while fostering a growth mindset and the ability to work through challenges. Using experiential learning and an arts-infused curriculum we strive to instill in our students a sense of reverence and responsibility for all life on earth and a deep understanding of our interconnectedness as global citizens. We are focused on graduating lifelong learners and innovative compassionate human beings who lead their lives and communities with purpose and integrity.

El Rio Community SchoolDirector of Special EducationJob DescriptionPosition OverviewEl Rio Community School seeks an experienced highly organized and collaborative Director of Special Education to lead and strengthen its special education Director of Special Education is responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities receive high-quality individualized instruction and services while maintaining full compliance with federal state and district special education position requires a strong instructional leader who can effectively manage special education systems supervise staff monitor student progress and create a culture of collaboration and shared ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience leading special education teams exceptional organizational skills expertise in Welligent and direct experience with the Los Angeles Unified School Districts District Validation Review (DVR) Qualifications* Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience including experience working with students with disabilities.* Valid California teaching credential preferably an Education Specialist Instruction Credential.* Demonstrated experience successfully leading and supervising a special education team.* Required experience using Welligent to manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) compliance timelines service tracking documentation and reporting.* Direct experience participating in coordinating or leading the LAUSD District Validation Review (DVR) process.* Demonstrated knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Section 504 California Education Code and applicable special education regulations.* Experience facilitating IEP meetings overseeing assessments and maintaining legally compliant special education records.* Experience supervising coaching and evaluating special education pe