Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education at Bella Mente Montessori Academy Print Application Deadline 6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/22/2026 Contact Patrick Broughton Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $119,917.69 - $158,220.25 Annually Add'l Salary Info Platinum and Gold HMO/PPO Medical, 403B, Employee Assistance Plan, Life Insurance Length of Work Year 210 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Bella Mente Montessori Academy is seeking a knowledgeable and student-centered Director of Special Education to lead and oversee all aspects of the school's special education program. The Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, SELPA, and local special education regulations while supporting high-quality services for students with disabilities. This position provides leadership in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of special education programs and services, including IEP compliance, staff support, student case management, related services coordination, and parent collaboration. The Director of Special Education will carry and manage an assigned caseload of special education students, including oversight of IEP development, compliance timelines, service coordination, progress monitoring, and communication with families and service providers. The Director will supervise and support special education personnel, coordinate assessments and student services, facilitate IEP processes, and provide direct support and instruction during Extended School Year (ESY) and summer programming as assigned. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, solution-oriented, and committed to fostering inclusive educational environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Bella Mente Montessori Academy is an AMS Verified public charter school dedicated to educating the whole child through authentic Montessori philosophy, individualized instruction, and strong family partnerships. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential CLAD or EL certification Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Severe credential with authorization as required by served disabilities. Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization Five (5) years of successful teaching, counseling, psychology and/or administrative experience Administrative Services Credential or eligibility to obtain preferred. Completion of a Master's Degree Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Administrative Services Credential Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential CLAD or EL certification Mild to Moderate or Moderate to Severe credential with authorization as required by served disabilities. Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization Five (5) years of successful teaching, counseling, psychology and/or administrative experience Administrative Services Credential or eligibility to obtain preferred. Completion of a Master's Degree Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Administrative Services Credential CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY