JEMS Academy -

Special Education Principal (South Florida)

Build a warm, Torah-guided school where children with special needs thrive.

Our rapidly growing Jewish community in sunny South Florida is seeking a Special Education Principal to lead an innovative, loving, and highly organized educational and therapeutic program. If you’re a visionary educator who can develop people, programs, and culture—this is your opportunity to make a generational impact.

Why this role

• Lead a mission-driven school grounded in Torah values

• Shape curriculum, therapy integration, and culture from the ground up

• Join a collaborative team serving a community with surging demand for exceptional special education

What you’ll do

• Culture & Leadership: Foster a warm, growth-oriented environment for students, teachers, and families; model positive, professional, Torah-aligned leadership.

• Instructional Excellence: Review lesson plans and goals, coach teachers, champion differentiated instruction, and guide smart use of educational technology.

• Individualized Plans: Develop comprehensive PLPs/IEPs integrating academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and therapeutic goals.

• Standards & Policies: Establish and uphold clear expectations (conduct, dress code, behavior) in consultation with the Rabbinical board.

• Whole-Child Programming: Oversee curriculum and enrichment (music, art, PE, trips) to deliver a well-rounded, individualized education.

• Talent: Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard outstanding teachers; provide ongoing PD, coaching, and goal-setting.

• Family Partnership: Communicate proactively with parents on progress and plans; ensure teachers maintain timely, structured updates.

• Student Progress: Lead multidisciplinary meetings to review data and set next steps with the educational and therapeutic team.

• Admissions: Guide intake, evaluations, and placement decisions to ensure the right services for each child.

What you bring

• Education: Degree in Education/Special Education or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Experience: 5+ years in educational leadership, administration, or curriculum development (ESE/special-ed settings strongly preferred).

• Expertise: Deep understanding of special education, differentiated instruction, and individualized goal setting.

• Skills: Clear communicator, strong manager, calm under pressure; excellent judgment, empathy, and discretion.

• Values: Commitment to Torah values and a positive, professional school environment.

You are

• A self-starter with a growth mindset

• Highly organized and solutions-oriented

• Compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered

• Skilled in written and verbal communication

• Experienced in ESE classrooms/schools and team leadership

Ready to lead?

Send your resume to contact@jemsacademy.org with subject line “Special Education Principal – Your Name.”

We welcome candidates of integrity and professionalism who share our mission and values.