Employment Opportunities

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• Part Time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

  Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 3 days per week 
  
  We are seeking a thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate clinician to provide behavior services to students and consult with faculty and families as part of a transdisciplinary team.

  
  Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification

  • Experience providing behavior services in a school-based setting

  • Knowledge of functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plan development, and progress monitoring

  • Familiarity with IEP development and special education processes

  
  Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Experience supporting students with autism, ADHD, social-emotional, and executive function challenges

  • Ability to develop individualized behavior supports in a way that honors neurodiversity and student dignity

  • Strong collaboration skills and a positive, solutions-oriented approach

  • Familiarity with restorative practices and trauma-informed strategies

  • Experience training and coaching teachers and instructional aides

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong record keeping, data collection, and organizational skills

  
  Responsibilities Include:

  • Conducting FBAs and developing BIPs for students across grade levels

  • Collaborating with classroom teams and specialists to support implementation of behavior supports

  • Providing consultation, modeling, and training for staff and families

  • Participating as an active member of IEP teams

  • Monitoring student progress and adjusting strategies as needed

  
  Join a great team of thoughtful colleagues in supporting students who learn differently!
  
  

  To Apply:

  Send cover letter, resume, and credentials to:

  Sheila Reilly, Head of School

  Email: sheila.reilly@staracademy.org

  Position will remain open until filled.

• Part Time Director of Admissions

  Position Overview: 
  
  

  The Director of Admissions plays a key leadership role in shaping and sustaining Star Academy’s vibrant and mission-driven community. This position oversees all aspects of student admissions and enrollment, from initial inquiry to student placement, ensuring alignment with the school’s values and nonpublic school compliance requirements. The Director partners closely with the administrative team, school districts, and families to ensure a seamless admissions process that supports both the student’s educational needs and the school’s strategic goals. 

   

  Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and manage the admissions process for the K–12 program, including marketing and outreach, inquiry response, tours, file review, student intake coordination and collaboration with the teaching and specialist teams. 

  • Build strong partnerships with referral partners including school districts, advocates, lawyers, and families. 

  • Oversee application tracking, documentation, and compliance with California Department of Education (CDE) nonpublic school requirements. 

  • Collaborate with the educational leadership team to assess student fit, and placement based on academic, behavioral, and therapeutic profiles. 

  • Manage enrollment projections, data reporting, and student records related to admissions. 

  • Lead marketing and outreach efforts to promote Star Academy’s programs and mission. 

  • Maintain a warm, professional, and responsive approach to communication with all stakeholders. 

  • Participate as a member of the leadership team in strategic planning and school improvement efforts. 

   

  Qualifications 

  • Special education credential strongly preferred. Master’s degree in education, speech pathology, counseling, or a related field will also be considered. 

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in admissions, school placement, or special education program coordination. 

  • Strong understanding of nonpublic school operations and special education processes (IEPs, placements, district referrals). 

  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively with educators, clinicians, and parents. 

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in education. 

   

   If you enjoy working in a highly engaging, warm and collaborative work environment, this may be the position for you! Star Academy offers small class sizes, a team of highly trained specialists and a very supportive, student-centered leadership team. Enjoy a competitive salary in addition to robust professional development opportunities and career development pathways. We welcome thoughtful, patient and experienced administrators to join our team. 

   

  To apply submit: 

  • Resume, cover letter and copy of relevant credentials 

  Documents, in pdf format, can be emailed to sheila.reilly@staracademy.org. 

  Positions will be posted until filled. 

• Full Time Assistant Teacher for the Post-High School program

  The position involves working with students with learning differences from ages 18 to 22. Applicants must be organized, professional, collaborative, positive and creative. Strong preference given to candidates with a California Teaching Credential, experience in literacy instruction, Language Arts specialists (Linda Mood Bell, Orton-Gillingham or Wilson trained)and experience working with students with learning differences.
  
  The position has the possibility for growth and expansion of responsibilities. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the Head Teacher in managing all classroom responsibilities for a group of students with a variety of special education needs.
  
  

  Requirements / Qualifications

  The position involves working with students with learning differences aged 18-22. Applicants must be organized, professional, collaborative, positive and creative. Strong preference given to candidates with a California Teaching Credential, experience in literacy instruction, Language Arts specialists (Linda Mood Bell, Orton-Gillingham or Wilson trained) and experience working with students with learning differences. The position has the possibility for growth and expansion of responsibilities.

  Please email, in pdf format, a resume, and copy of credentials (if applicable) to sheila.reilly@staracademy.org

  Comments and Other Information

  If you enjoy working in a highly engaging, warm and collaborative work environment, this may be the position for you! Star Academy offers small class sizes, a team of highly trained specialists and a very supportive administration. Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan repayment and professional development funds. We welcome thoughtful, patient and experienced practitioners to join our team.
  
  Please email Head of School Sheila Reilly PDF copies of your resume and pertinent credentials.