An Assistant Principal helps lead a school's daily operations, supporting the principal and superintendent in administration and curriculum development. This role is for an educator committed to providing quality educational services to children with disabilities and their families.
Responsibilities
Adhere to and enforce board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and district standards
Enforce guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct
Maintain an effective and safe school environment
Assist in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students
Assist in the selection and mentoring of staff
Supervise and evaluate certified and paraprofessionals as needed
Supervise support services as assigned
Work as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district
Work with and assist staff in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization
Collaborate with staff on performance objectives
Chair meetings for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state objectives
Facilitate communication between staff, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts
Perform other related duties as assigned
Supervise staff for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of school curriculum
Assist with developing, administering, monitoring, and coordinating assigned budget and initiating requisitions
Assist in the planning activities of school
Demonstrate flexibility in program planning
Consult with teachers and social workers in a treatment team format regarding the provision of education and/or therapeutic services to students
Make recommendations to the Program Principal about appropriateness of placement
Organize and maintain complete and correct records
Participate in Individualized Educational Program meetings, annual Reviews, and Multi-disciplinary conferences
Assist in the facilitation of professional growth activities among the staff
Requirements
Must possess a Professional Educator Licensure with an Endorsement in General Administration and LBS1 or related special education certification or endorsements (SLP, CSN, SW, DHH, BVI)
Ability to develop and work with curriculum components and instructional delivery models that are research-based and considered best practice for students who may present a variety of disabilities
Commitment to quality educational services for children with disabilities and their families
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Working knowledge of the relationship among cognitive, behavioral, social/emotional, communicative, and academic development
Understanding of the needs of special education and related best practices
Completion of the Growth through Learning Teacher Performance Evaluator Training Program
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and spreadsheets in print or electronic formats
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form
Ability to learn and use a variety of computer programs including online subscription services and databases effectively to evaluate and manage information
Ability to write reports as needed
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to perform essential duties within member school district requirements and SPEED policies
Important Details
Schedule: 12 Months
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the SPEED Governing Board.
