School Site Administrator

School Site Administrator

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Beach Cities Learning is an accredited non-public school dedicated to serving students who have faced challenges in traditional academic settings. Founded in 2009, our mission is to create a stimulating and supportive environment for students ages 5 to 22 who have found conventional schools less accommodating. Beach Cities is a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and specialized behavioral services.

• Competitive compensation plan
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan
• Tuition assistance reimbursement
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Referral bonuses

The Site Administrator (SA) is responsible for overseeing and managing a private special education day school, working with students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This role provides leadership in program implementation, classroom management, curriculum and instruction, special education compliance, and staff mentoring. The SA is expected to demonstrate excellence in leadership, management, communication, and collaboration.

• Leadership:
  Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer direction.
• Partnership:
  Excels in working with others in all situations.
• Integrity:
  Models ethical behavior for colleagues.
• Dependability:
  Reliable, responsible, and dependable, fulfilling obligations.
• Client-Centered:
  Constantly mindful of our mission to help children.

• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field (required)
• Experience as an educator with a similar student population.
• Valid CA Department of Education certification.
• Current California "IVP" DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card or State of CA Background Check (required).
• Principal/Administrative Certification (preferred).
• Safety Care Certification (preferred).

• Develop and implement student IEPs and provide specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Knowledge of business and management principles for strategic planning, resource allocation, HR, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• People management:
  Motivating, developing, directing staff.
• Time management.
• Complex problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Inductive reasoning.
• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Customer service knowledge.

• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Maintain postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods.
• Implement safety measures consistent with Safety Care Crisis procedures.
• Manage therapeutic holds and transportation procedures for students with special needs.

• Leadership & Vision:
  Provide strong leadership, foster a culture of excellence, and create a clear, inspiring vision.
• Program Oversight:
  Implement and oversee PBIS program, curriculum, and instructional practices ensuring compliance with special education policies.
• Manage enrollment and reintegration activities.
• Daily school operations, resources/supports, and regulatory compliance.
• Staff Development:
  Mentor, develop, and evaluate staff; provide professional development.
• Communication:
  Maintain effective communication with teachers, staff, students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Relationship Management:
  Collaborate with districts, clients, and families.
• Compliance and Administration:
  Manage special education meetings and documentation.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

Beach Cities Learning / Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.