Executive Director

Executive Director The Helix School San Rafael, CA Start Date: July 2027 Download PDF The Helix School: Executive Director The Helix School, a Cognia-accredited nonpublic school (NPS) in San Rafael, California, serving autistic and neurodivergent learners from kindergarten through age 22, seeks an empathetic, decisive, and deeply relational operational leader to serve as its next Executive Director. APPLY NOW “The Helix School began with a simple yet profound belief: every child deserves an education that sees them, celebrates them, and helps them thrive.” — Marjorie McMorris, Founder & Board Vice-Chair View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Procedure to apply SEARCH CALENDAR * Applications Due October 30, 2026 Semifinalist Interviews Week of November 16, 2026 Finalist Interviews Week of December 7, 2026 Announcement Late January 2026 Start Date July 2027 *Approximate dates subject to change The Helix School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in a single PDF file: A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position A current resume A statement of educational philosophy The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including at least two recent supervisors. Please indicate your relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report). References should be able to speak to your effectiveness as an educator and administrator, your ability to work successfully with children, and your capacity to collaborate collegially with adults. References will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission. Salary range: $270,000–$310,000 Please address any questions by email to maryrose@strategenius.org and ara@strategenius.org . Apply