School Principal, Special Education

Job overview

The School Principal role is onsite in Media, PA, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pay range is $125,000–$155,000 per year. The school serves students with special education needs as part of Elwyn’s mission to support people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. The principal serves as the school’s chief administrator and instructional leader, overseeing daily operations, staff, educational programming, student safety, and regulatory compliance. The role supports high-quality special education and student growth through staff guidance, instructional leadership, family communication, and coordinated school operations.

What you'll do

• Direct daily school operations and maintain a positive school climate
• ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations
• guide staff on special education practices, assessments, lesson planning, and IEPs
• supervise, coach, and evaluate staff
• maintain staffing ratios
• oversee student and staff health, safety, emergency planning, and crisis response
• support professional development and positive behavior support
• review and submit required data
• coordinate parent and agency meetings
• oversee transportation coordination and facility needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school principal

special education

instructional leadership

school administration

student safety

staff supervision

pennsylvania pde

media pa

elwyn

monday–friday

7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

$125k–$155k

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, earned wage access, paid on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, flexible schedules, and retirement savings plan.

Why this role

The role combines school administration and instructional leadership in a special education setting serving students with diverse needs.

About the employer

Elwyn is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.