SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Villa Esperanza Services · Pasadena · Los Angeles County

Salary: $95 – $118 per year

Closes: 2026-11-21T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications Requirements: -Graduate/Master’s degree issued by an accredited postsecondary institution in education, special education, psychology, counseling, behavioral analysis, social work, behavioral science, or rehabilitation. -At least five (5) years related experience in a similar role (managing a school). -At least five (5) years related experience managing staff and holding them accountable for outcomes and level of performance. -Ability to foster positive working relationships at all levels of the organization. -Excellent communication skills, management acumen, budget experience and be willing to roll up their sleeves to adopt a "hands-on" approach. -Ability to shift from visionary leadership to hands on leadership and vice versa. -Ability to delegate and follow up on tasks. -Working knowledge of state regulations as it pertains to students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. -Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred -Working knowledge of the California Department of Education (CDE) system. -Satisfactorily complete a fingerprinting clearance, physical & TB screenings.
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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements: -Graduate/Master’s degree issued by an accredited postsecondary institution in education, special education, psychology, counseling, behavioral analysis, social work, behavioral science, or rehabilitation. -At least five (5) years related experience in a similar role (managing a school). -At least five (5) years related experience managing staff and holding them accountable for outcomes and level of performance. -Ability to foster positive working relationships at all levels of the organization. -Excellent communication skills, management acumen, budget experience and be willing to roll up their sleeves to adopt a "hands-on" approach. -Ability to shift from visionary leadership to hands on leadership and vice versa. -Ability to delegate and follow up on tasks. -Working knowledge of state regulations as it pertains to students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. -Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred -Working knowledge of the California Department of Education (CDE) system. -Satisfactorily complete a fingerprinting clearance, physical & TB screenings.

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Regional hiring context

There are 1054 current school district openings in Los Angeles County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 17 days, on November 21, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on EdJoin. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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