Founding Principal - Autism at Gemma Services in Plymouth Meeting, PA

Martin Luther School is launching a new school designed specifically for students with autism, grounded in a developmental, relationship-based model of learning. We are seeking a Founding Principal to help bring this vision to life.

This is a rare opportunity to build a school from the ground up and shape its culture, program, and team around a belief that students with autism deserve access to both excellent education and deep developmental support.

The school will be rooted in a developmental approach that prioritizes emotional engagement, communication, regulation, and authentic relationships as the foundation for learning. Rather than focusing only on compliance or behavior management, the program will support students in building the cognitive, social, and emotional capacities that lead to long-term independence and meaningful participation in the world.

Job summary:

The Founding Principal will work closely with the Martin Luther School leadership team to develop the program, hire and mentor staff, and build a culture where educators, clinicians, and families collaborate in support of each child’s growth. The role offers the chance to shape a mission-aligned school community that sees students not through deficits, but through their potential.

We are looking for a leader who believes that when students are understood developmentally and supported through strong relationships, remarkable growth is possible.

If you are drawn to the idea of building something meaningful, a school where expertise, compassion, and high expectations live side by side, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Education and experience:

• Certified PA School Principal or eligible
• 5-7 years of leadership experience

Benefits include:

• 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
• 2 dental plans to choose from
• Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
• 403b retirement plan with organizational match
• Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short and Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
• Funding for employee self-care activities

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Martin Luther School is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.