Program Administrator

Overview

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles:
We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing.

- H.U.M.A.N.

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.

- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique.

We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The position provides instructional, administrative, and operational leadership support to ensure the effective delivery of special education services within a non-public school setting. This role supports school administration by assisting with instructional oversight, team member development, compliance, student services coordination, and day-to-day site operations. The position collaborates closely with the principal, teachers, related service providers, families, and external partners to promote student safety, academic progress, behavioral support, and compliance with state and district requirements.

Pay Range: $85, annually

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

• California clear teaching credential or intern credential in special education or Pupil Personnel Services Credential
• Special education teaching/counseling experience in non-public schools is highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with ED, , Mental Health concerns, Autism spectrum disorder, etc, strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal) and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and other office-related software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• General administrative and clerical abilities
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to demonstrate professionalism, patience, empathy, and courtesy
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening

• Assist/train teachers with the development of grade/ability-appropriate lesson planning within the special education classroom.
• Administer, supervise, and coordinate all educational and support services for students
• Ensure that all teachers/classrooms have access to district-approved curriculum.
• Assist/train teachers with proper classroom management plans - strategize with the team on specific behavior concerns with students.
• Assist in developing and monitoring an organized and effective…