Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education at Helix Charter High School Print Application Deadline 6/8/2026 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/29/2026 Contact Roy Brown 6196441940 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $175,246 - $242,581 Annually Length of Work Year 221 workdays, 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Helix Charter High School is a comprehensive high school, located in La Mesa, California, a suburb of San Diego. Helix has served its community as a traditional public high school from 1951 - 1996, then as a public charter school from 1998 to present. Helix was the first public comprehensive high school in California to convert to a charter high school, and while much about the educational program has changed to best serve the student population, the tradition of the school has remained. Helix boasts a history of academic excellence; outstanding arts, athletics, and activities; and it continues to serve as a community school, while welcoming those in the surrounding areas through its charter status.

A STRONG MISSION

Helix Charter High School provides a comprehensive education that prepares all students to graduate college-ready and equipped to reach their personal and academic potential.

A CLEAR VISION

In a college preparatory environment, Helix Charter High School strives to close the achievement gap through effective collaboration and innovative practices.

OUR MAIN PURPOSE

Our Main Purpose is to provide students with powerful learning experiences that help them gain the knowledge, skills, and insights that enable our students to make connections that transform their relationship to self, others, and the world.

TITLE IX NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Helix prohibits sex discrimination including sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions regarding sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The contact information for the Title IX Coordinator, Helix's Title IX notice of nondiscrimination, and additional information regarding your rights under Title IX are available on the Helix website at: www.helixcharter.net/titleix Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Executive Director and/or designee, the Director of Special Education provides visionary leadership, administration, coordination, and oversight for all special education programs, services, personnel, compliance systems, and related operations for Helix Charter High School as an independent Local Educational Agency (LEA). The Director is responsible for ensuring that all students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), California Education Code, Section 504, and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The Director serves as the school's lead administrator for special education and acts as the primary liaison to the SELPA, California Department of Education (CDE), outside agencies, legal counsel, and community partners. The Director collaborates closely with school leadership, teachers, related service providers, families, and support staff to implement a comprehensive and student-centered special education program aligned to the school's mission, instructional priorities, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and equity goals. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 4 within last 12 months) Valid California Administrative Services Credential Requirements / Qualifications Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 4 within last 12 months) Valid California Administrative Services Credential Comments and Other Information Start date for position will be July 1, 2026 subject to completion of all hiring requirements. Interviews will be held at Helix Charter High School on June 15th with selected candidates informed by June 9th. Comments and Other Information Start date for position will be July 1, 2026 subject to completion of all hiring requirements. Interviews will be held at Helix Charter High School on June 15th with selected candidates informed by June 9th. Links Related To This Job Closing the Achievement Gap Helix At A Glance CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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