Los Angeles Unified School District

Administrator, Special Education Services and Inclusion MAN-461.2

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid credential in special education or proof of program enrollment
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Recent letters of recommendation from professional references
  • Current resume that reflects relevant experience
  • Ability to manage fiscal resources effectively

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for special education programs
  • Oversee compliance and high-quality service delivery for students with disabilities
  • Collaborate with school leaders and specialists to improve student outcomes
  • Support families in understanding and navigating special education services
  • Manage contracted services and resources allocated for special education

Benefits

  • Immediate vacancy with potential for quick onboarding
  • Opportunity to influence inclusive educational practices
  • Work closely with leadership and legal teams to enhance program integrity
  • Chance to make a significant impact on student outcomes in the district
Full Job Description
Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION: The Administrator provides strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of various special education programs in the district to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and equitable services for students with disabilities. This role is responsible for advancing best practices in special education, strengthening inclusive service delivery models that support students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), supporting families, overseeing contracted services, and managing budgets and fiscal resources for assigned service lines. The administrator works closely with school site leaders, program specialists, district administrators, legal counsel, and community partners to address complex student needs, ensure on-time IEPs, manage risk, and continuously improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
  • Resume (current and up-to-date)


Comments and Other Information

Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process.

*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Daniel Rolleri) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.

Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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