Los Angeles Unified School District

Private/Parochial Program Administrator, Special Education (0570) 2026-2027

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative Services Credential or eligibility for one
  • Five years of teaching experience
  • Two years of experience in special education for private/parochial schools
  • Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team
  • Knowledge of IDEA and California Ed Code compliance

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational projects for special education in private/parochial schools
  • Select, train, and evaluate staff members
  • Manage a highly skilled team effectively
  • Participate in grant development and budget monitoring
  • Utilize data strategies for program improvement
  • Engage stakeholders involved with the Private/Parochial team
  • Support audit and reporting efforts
  • Communicate effectively with families and community partners

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured calendar of 211 days
  • Opportunity to lead and influence special education services
  • Supportive role within a collaborative team environment
  • Importance placed on data-driven decision making
  • Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including families and educators
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Job Summary



Job Class: 0570, Program Administrator | Salary: $145,229 - $156,219 annually | Calendar: Full Time, 211 days

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Supervisor of Private and Parochial Services in the Special Education Services Department, the Program Administrator acts as an LEA representative and assists in the design, creation and implementation of services and support for students attending private and parochial schools, in accordance with IDEA and California Ed Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead routine or complex operational projects for private/parochial students who qualify for special education
- Select, train, supervise and evaluate certificated and classified employees
- Lead a team, particularly a diffuse or highly skilled one
- Participate in grant development and/or monitoring of budget
- Facilitate use of data and data strategies
- Provide stakeholder engagement tied to the work of the Private/Parochial team
- Support audit and reporting responsibilities
- Collaborate regularly with the special education supervisor of Private/Parochial
- Communicate clearly and promptly with families, educators and community partners

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or eligibility for one
- Five (5) years of teaching experience

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Two (2) years of experience with the identification, development and implementation of special education law and services as it relates to private/parochial schools

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

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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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