Principal

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.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include 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: We are looking for a Principal, to serve as the administrator of a school in developing and implementing policies, programs, and curriculum activities in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $100,000-$115,000 annually depending (Based) on experience.

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

Qualifications:

• Master’s from an accredited 4 year University
• California teaching credential/permit in special education
• 5 Years of special education teaching experience in non-public schools
• Microsoft Office
• General Office Skills
• Excellent Reading and Writing Skills
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites
• Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all school operations
• Administer, supervise and coordinate all school related programs for all on-grounds students.
• Recruit, supervise and evaluate all school staff.
• Provide orientation and in service for all school staff.
• Assist in the preparation of yearly school budget and operate within adopted budget.
• Prepare and submit State Department of Education reports as required.
• Administer all aspects of the Chapter 1 program.
• Ensure that all students have valid IEPs.
• Comply with all necessary State Department of Education guidelines, rules and applicable laws.
• Provide innovative and creative instructional leadership.
• Establish relationships with local school districts
• Admit qualifying community children into the school program
• Administer the operational aspects of the school
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings
• Ensure that all teachers possess all required credentials.
• Meet or exceed agency goals for school growth
• Actively participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan
• Assume other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives