INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

CARLSON HOME HOSPITAL SCHOOL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Assistant Principal, Special Education to partner with the Principal to lead the students, staff, and community at Carlson Home Hospital School towards achieving academic success for all students.

Carlson Home Hospital School is a TK–12 Options School within LAUSD that provides temporary educational services to students whose medical or mental health conditions prevent them from attending their school of residence. Carlson serves students through home instruction, hospital instruction, and virtual learning options, ensuring continuity of education during periods of illness, recovery, or treatment.

Carlson serves approximately 400–600 students throughout the school year, with enrollment fluctuating based on referrals and student medical needs. The school population is highly diverse and reflects the demographics of LAUSD, including approximately 70% Hispanic/Latino, 12% African American, 8% White, 6% Asian, and 4% identifying as multiracial or other ethnic groups. Approximately 20% of students are English Learners, and over 70% are students with disabilities receiving Special Education services. Carlson serves a significant number of students with eligibility categories including Other Health Impairment (OHI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Autism (AUT), Emotional Disturbance (ED), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Many students receive instruction while recovering from serious medical conditions, psychiatric hospitalizations, or long-term illnesses.

The school operates on a traditional LAUSD calendar and provides individualized instruction through credentialed teachers who deliver services in students’ homes, hospitals, residential treatment facilities, or through virtual platforms. Students receive standards-based instruction aligned with district curriculum and, when applicable, individualized supports outlined in their IEPs. Carlson's unique instructional model emphasizes flexibility, collaboration with medical providers and families, and maintaining educational access for some of the district’s most medically and emotionally vulnerable students.

As a temporary placement program, Carlson focuses on academic continuity, successful transitions back to comprehensive school settings, and ensuring compliance with all Special Education and Home-Hospital instructional requirements.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

will possess extensive knowledge and experience in Special Education leadership, compliance, and instructional programming, with the ability to support a highly specialized and unique educational setting.

Knowledge

•    Comprehensive understanding of IDEA, Section 504, Special Education law, and LAUSD policies and procedures.
•    Expertise in IEP development, implementation, compliance monitoring, and dispute resolution.
•    Knowledge of alternate curriculum, assessment systems, transition planning, and specialized instructional supports.
•    Understanding of home and hospital instruction, medically fragile student populations, and mental health considerations.
•    Experience analyzing student data to improve outcomes and ensure compliance.

Skills

•    Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex compliance systems and timelines.
•    Exceptional communication and collaboration skills when working with families, medical professionals, district personnel, and multidisciplinary teams.
•    Ability to coach and support teachers in evidence-based instructional practices and Special Education service delivery.
•    Skilled in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and facilitating difficult conversations.
•    Ability to utilize technology and data systems to monitor student progress, compliance, and service implementation.

Abilities

•    Lead and supervise Special Education programs serving students with diverse and complex needs.
•    Build positive relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
•    Maintain high expectations while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
•    Support instructional innovation and service delivery models across home, hospital, community, and virtual environments.
•    Effectively prioritize competing demands while _ensuring compliance and student-centered decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Extensive Special Education teaching and/or leadership experience.
•    Experience conducting and leading IEP meetings.
•    Knowledge of Alternate Curriculum and students with significant support needs.
•    Experience supporting medically fragile and mental health populations.
•    Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
•    Demonstrated success improving Special Education compliance, instructional outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who is committed to ensuring that every student receives a free and appropriate public education in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements while supporting the unique mission of Carlson Home Hospital School.

SALARY:

38G - B Basis ($110,981 - $138,149) – 221 paid days

• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.  
• For an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).

Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING):

• Five years of successful full-time public school district certificated service
• A minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 program
• A minimum of two years directly working in a special education school, special education class, or in a similar situation working directly with students with disabilities

Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

(All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that documentation of minimum requirements is on file with the Human Resources Administrative Selection Unit. For information on submitting your documentation, please call (213) 241-6886)

• A valid California teaching credential requiring a Bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential                                    • Multicultural coursework*
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university               • District Master Plan requirements*

*Candidates have one year to complete this requirement 

For all school based administrative positions, candidates must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or currently serving in the class for which they are applying. In order to be placed in the eligible pool, candidates must successfully complete the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program.  Qualified applicants not in an eligible pool from within or outside LAUSD may be considered if fewer than five applicants from the eligible pool apply for the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered, you must submit the following:

1. Letter of Intent that describes successful experience in the following areas:
   • Special Education
   • Instructional Leadership
   • Data Analysis
2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload as a separate attachment list of four (4) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, classified staff member, parent/community member, and teacher.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Jaqueline Robnett, Principal

jxr0047@lausd.net

Region North

(818) 509-8759

DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions

Non-Discrimination Policy