2026-2027 Special Education Program Manager

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Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then, we’ve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here ). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free, safe, high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change.

We are made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC, and we're our students' biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep reading.

As the Special Education Program Manager at Ednovate, you will implement Ednovate’s vision for special education to help achieve the highest levels of academic and social-emotional learning for every student. You will manage the IEP process for a portfolio of identified schools to drive forward special education compliance and ensure that special education teachers can spend most of their time dedicated to student instruction and culture.

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting all learners who possesses strong knowledge of special education and operational and relationship-building skills looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Director of Special Education.

Serve as the administrative designee for IEP meetings and effectively facilitate contentious IEP meetings using a student-centered approach to resolving disagreements. Develop and case manage particular IEPs at assigned schools, including meeting coordination and facilitation, and maintaining all required documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations. Ensure IEP timeline compliance for assigned schools utilizing network processes, participating in weekly compliance meetings and maintaining documentation.

Administer transition assessments and implement quarterly or bi-annual transition activities for assigned students. Administer formal academic assessments and write the accompanying academic reports, as necessary. Monitor service provision using reports and communicate with stakeholders as needed about service provision.

Develop and provide ongoing professional development for general and special education staff and network team members. Mentor Resource Service Providers with training, onboarding, guidance and regular coaching cycles. Support teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs. Attend regular meetings/trainings for network support team as well as at assigned schools for continued professional development and community building.

Maintain knowledge of current special education regulations and best practices.

Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students

Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families

Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability

Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families

Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset,…