Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Deep Roots Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal of Specialized Services is a dynamic leader responsible for overseeing the delivery and coordination of all specialized academic and social-emotional services at Deep Roots Charter School. This role leads a multidisciplinary team-including special educators, social workers, English language development staff-to ensure every student receives personalized, high-quality support aligned with their unique needs. The Assistant Principal of Specialized Services fosters an environment where students with diverse learning profiles thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while upholding the school's mission of joy, belonging, and purpose. The Assistant Principal of Specialized Services reports directly to the School Leader.

Requirements

Experience leading specialized services teams in an urban or charter school setting, with strong knowledge of special education law, academic and social-emotional interventions, and ELL programming.
Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating complex intervention and evaluation processes.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, staff, and community partners.
Commitment to Deep Roots' mission and core values, including dedication to anti-racist and inclusive education.
Strong organizational, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and student-centered outcomes.
Bachelor's degree required.
Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in special education, school leadership, or a related field strongly preferred.
PA Administrative certification strongly preferred.
Proven track record of improving academic and behavioral outcomes for diverse learners through leadership and innovative programming.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all specialized services, including social work, special education, MTSS, English Language Learner (ELL) programming, and low incidence classrooms.
Supervise the social work team, providing regular feedback, managing caseloads, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring timely crisis response and ongoing family communication.
Lead the I&RS (Intervention & Referral Services) process to identify and support students requiring additional interventions.
Chair manifestation determination meetings and collaborate closely with culture and case management teams to support disciplinary processes, behavior plans, and student reintegration.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement training programs for staff and special education teams focused on best practices such as SDIs (specially designed instruction), accommodations, and classroom modifications.
Design and oversee the MTSS program, including data-driven groupings, intervention scheduling, teacher training, and ongoing monitoring of student progress and intervention fidelity.
Develop and implement a comprehensive year-long training and coaching plan for case managers and special education staff to ensure consistent instructional quality and compliance with IEP goals.
Coordinate ELL services by observing instructional delivery, providing feedback, scheduling groups based on student proficiency, and ensuring state-required assessments are conducted.
Maintain ongoing, transparent communication with families regarding student programming, evaluations, placement decisions, and any concerns.
Facilitate parent meetings related to specialized services and disciplinary reinstatements, building collaborative partnerships that support student success.
Conduct formal and informal observations of special education and intervention staff, provide actionable feedback, and support professional growth through targeted PD sessions.
Collaborate with assistant principals and leadership teams to ensure alignment of specialized programming within co-teaching and general education classrooms.
Build and maintain schedules for case managers, intervention groups, and ELL services to optimize staff effectiveness and student outcomes.
Ensure compliance with all federal and state special education regulations and maintain accurate, comprehensive student records.