Special Education School Principal

Overview

What you can expect to do.

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed

Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success

Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential

Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis

Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers

Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution

Enforcing discipline when necessary

Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential.

Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum

Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies.

Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals

Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Observe classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally

Attend and participate in regional activities including weekly Director’s Meeting

Attend and participate in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion

Forge and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)

Maintain excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation

Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.

Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Collaborate with the finance department to prepare financial reports and forecasts, providing regular updates to the school administration.

Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Support staff professional development initiatives, identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or programs.

Manage enrollment processes, including student admissions, transfers, and withdrawals.

Coordinate daily school operations, ensuring smooth communication among various departments.

Collaborate with facilities management to address maintenance and infrastructure needs.

Implement systems and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the school.

Organize and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholders.

Maintain accurate documentation of special education services, progress reports, and related records.

Stay updated with best practices and research in special education, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based strategies.

Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program.(Thought partner)

Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing PBIS practices.

Other duties may be assigned

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field required

Administration credential preferred

Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr. Physical Requirements

Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.

Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.

Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.

Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students

Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed

Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success

Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential

Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis

Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers

Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution

Enforcing discipline when necessary

Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential.

Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum

Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies.

Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals

Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Observe classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally

Attend and participate in regional activities including weekly Director’s Meeting

Attend and participate in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion

Forge and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)

Maintain excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation

Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.

Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

Collaborate with the finance department to prepare financial reports and forecasts, providing regular updates to the school administration.

Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Support staff professional development initiatives, identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or programs.

Manage enrollment processes, including student admissions, transfers, and withdrawals.

Coordinate daily school operations, ensuring smooth communication among various departments.

Collaborate with facilities management to address maintenance and infrastructure needs.

Implement systems and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the school.

Organize and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholders.

Maintain accurate documentation of special education services, progress reports, and related records.

Stay updated with best practices and research in special education, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based strategies.

Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program.(Thought partner)

Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing PBIS practices.

Other duties may be assigned

SESI.PHOENIX.1

Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field required

Administration credential preferred

Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred