Special Education Assistant Principal — Social Development

Job overview

The Special Education Assistant Principal — Social Development role is full-time and listed in Sherman Oaks, CA. Compensation is $95,000–$100,000 per year. The role supports Help Group’s Social Development program for kindergarten through middle school, a therapeutic special education program focused on students’ social, emotional, and behavioral skills. The assistant principal supervises and coaches teachers and teaching assistants, coordinates with families and school districts, and supports student admissions and individualized education planning. The role contributes to program effectiveness, staff development, and student success through structured, therapeutic instruction and evidence-based strategies.

What you'll do

• Supervise and coach Social Development teachers and teaching assistants
• conduct classroom observations, supervision meetings, and performance evaluations
• collaborate with principals, behavioral staff, district personnel, and multidisciplinary teams
• coordinate and attend IEP meetings
• liaise with families and school districts
• support admissions and intake
• ensure compliance with district policies, staffing, documentation, and reporting requirements
• train and evaluate instructional staff
• lead parent support groups and implementation of evidence-based strategies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education assistant principal

social development

sherman oaks ca

help group

full-time

kindergarten through middle school

therapeutic special education

iep meetings

teacher supervision

autism and ed

$95k–$100k/year

special education credential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, including options for employer-sponsored plans
• 403(b)
• 529 college savings plan
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending account
• vacation and sick leave
• employee rewards
• pet insurance.

Why this role

The position requires a Mild to Moderate or Support Needs Special Education Credential, at least five years of special education teaching experience, and one year in a supervisory role.

About the employer

Help Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.