2026-2027 Manager of Special Populations

Manager of Special Populations

Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.

Ednovate Background

Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then, we’ve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free, safe, high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change.

We are made up of world travelers, nacho connoisseurs, KPOP business owners, and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC, and we're our students' biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you? Keep reading.

Position Overview

As a Manager of Special Populations at Ednovate, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and reinforcing supports for special populations (including multilingual learners, students with IEPs, advanced students and Black students) that are aligned with Ednovate's values, and creating a school culture where all students feel safe, respected, and engaged. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organizational, relationship building, collaboration, and communication skills looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Principal.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a special populations leader. Develop and coach instructional staff to differentiate education and identify diverse complexity in support of special populations. Represent special populations in all-staff communication and have accountability conversations as needed. Attend and lead relevant meetings as assigned, cover teammates in their absence, and model exemplary teamwork and classroom and adult culture.

• Create and implement student life opportunities. Manage advanced student needs via management of Honors Societies and High ACRI performers, including but not limited to 1:1s with these students, leading focus groups, and analyzing and acting on all related data. Support our Black student population by planning events outside of Black History Month to cultivate Black joy and celebration, leading focus groups and 1:1s to identify problems and develop solutions.

• Create and implement MLL and SPED supports. Develop and implement a vision for an ELD program. Manage MLL student assessments and ensure EL compliance for data reporting. Serve as the Special Education administrator using data analysis, one-on-one meetings, and focus groups to provide accommodations and train teachers as needed. Lead all related meetings with staff and students.

Who You'll Be

• Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students

• Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families

• Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability

• Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families

• Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to master your craft and improve results.

We're Looking For

• Bachelor degree, required

• A California Administrative Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential, preferred; clear path to receiving a teaching credential within a year, required

• 2+ years of school leadership experience with a strong record of improving student outcomes in academics, culture, and engagement, required

We're Committed To Giving You

• A competitive and transparent salary ($85,000 to $125,000, depending on background and experience)

• Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options

• Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits

• Fitness and entertainment discounts

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• 403b retirement savings plan, with company match

• A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family

We Believe in Inclusion

We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

We know applying for a new job can be daunting, and studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented communities may only apply to roles when they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. You may be just the person we need! If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to email [email protected]. We are here to help.