Education Program Director
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & EducationCalifornia, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
90000 - 100000 USD
About the Company
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.
Job Description
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is seeking an Education Program Director to join their award-winning Special Education team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in education, special education, or a related field and at least 2 years of experience working with pupils with disabilities. The position involves leading staff, developing performance management plans, and promoting a positive school culture.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis, social work, rehabilitation, or a closely related field of study
- Educational leadership, school principal, administrator, or related credential and minimum 2 years of prior experience working with pupils with disabilities
- Pupil personnel services (PPS) credential with authorization for school counseling or psychology
- Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Licensure in psychology regulated by the Board of Psychology
- Credential authorizing special education instruction and minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience prior to becoming an administrator
- Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), educational psychologist (LEP), or professional clinical counselor (LPCC) issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development