Assistant Principal- Special Education

Specialized Education Services•Braidwood, IL

2d•$80,000

About The Position

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. 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.

Requirements

Principal Licensure (Type 75) required
Masters Degree required
Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations
Must have a valid LBS1

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with students with serious emotional disabilities is strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred

Responsibilities

Understands and implements SESI Schools philosophy, policy and procedures relating to conduct, discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students and staff.
Complies with all federal and state guidelines for students receiving special services, including special education, bilingual education, and homelessness.
Directs the development, selection, evaluation and implementation of instructional programs and educational materials.
Provides direction and leadership in the assessment and identification of the instructional curriculum goals and objectives, while establishing a strategy to address academic needs of all students.
Possesses solid curriculum knowledge with an understanding of school district and state educational guidelines. Fully understands and complies with federal and state educational guidelines.
Continually evaluations and refines methods of instruction in accordance with the educational goals and objectives of Camelot and student needs.
Communicates with outside agencies such as parents, school districts, other agencies as directed and as a needed.
Interprets and effectively disseminates instructional and education trends and other pertinent data to staff, parents and community groups while assisting in the support and development of policies and procedures.
Participates in the selection process of new employees and is responsible for maintaining adequate educational staff and that Camelot is meeting staffing requirements as it relates to certification and specified content area.
Understands the SESI School model and works with behavioral staff to promote a team environment that focus both on educational success and behavioral management.
Evaluates the Teachers’ performance on a timely basis including documented observations, informal feedback and utilizing the formalized performance management system that addresses individual achievements and identifies areas of development.
Supervises assigned staff including documenting their performance, development, training and other issues. Ensures all assigned staff is in compliance with training, credentialing and performance issues are being addressed.
Responsible for understanding and maintaining compliance of stakeholder’s contract standards. This includes reading and understanding the current contract as it applies to educational services, training assigned staff and notifying The Director of any possible infractions.
Possess knowledge about the principles of student assessment, assessment procedures with emphasis on alternative assessment methods and assessment that aim to improve and demonstrate student learning.
Performs other duties as assigned and to be determined based upon SESI Schools needs and business requirements.
Performing staff Supervisions including Goal Reviews monthly, giving staff the opportunity for self- evaluation and growth
Ensuring that all staff follow school and company policies in order to maintain excellent program quality
Maintaining excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee files
Communicating regularly with all supervisors to ensure that proper support and assistance is available at all times
Identifying staff and program needs and obtaining professional development opportunities to address those needs
Role modeling appropriate and professional demeanor to staff, parents, and the children in the program as well as school district personnel
Other duties may be assigned