Assistant Principal Student Services

Brillante Academy•Mission, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brillante Academy Public Charter School, opened in August 2023, is a two-way, dual language school serving students from Pre-K3 through 4th grade, growing to 8th grade. It aims to empower scholars through personalized blended learning, co-teaching, and a classical education approach, focusing on character development (courage, justice, wisdom, self-control) and academic achievement in English and Spanish. The school is part of the Seton Education Partners network. The Assistant Principal of Student Services is a mission-driven leader responsible for the vision, implementation, and continuous improvement of special education and student support services. This role ensures excellence and compliance in serving diverse learners, manages and develops the Student Services Team (Special Education Teachers, co-teachers, related service providers), and implements the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework with an emphasis on inclusive practices. The Assistant Principal sits on the Brillante Leadership Team and reports to the Brillante Principal.

Requirements

Belief in the Brillante Academy mission, model and values
Bachelor’s degree required
Current Texas Special Education certification
At least three years of special education teaching experience with consistently strong student achievement results
At least two years of experience coaching and managing others, with evidence of developing others to achieve strong results

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience with early childhood or elementary students preferred
Experience serving on a school leadership team strongly preferred
Experience leading or supporting campus-level MTSS or RTI implementation preferred
Verbal and written fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Driving the vision for the Student Services Team (short- and long-term) and partnering with families, staff, and scholars to execute aligned strategies that accelerate progress toward Brillante’s ambitious goals for student achievement and character development for ALL students
Coaching, managing, and developing the Student Services Team to deliver strong student outcomes, including progress toward IEP goals for students with diverse learning needs
Leading the implementation of Brillante’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and using data to ensure all students receive the appropriate level of support and achieve measurable growth
Executing student services systems and standard operating procedures with excellence to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements
Developing and managing the day-to-day operational structures, service schedules, and caseloads needed to ensure effective implementation of special education services across the school
Collaborating with teachers to design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications aligned to IEPs, 504 plans, and intervention plans to ensure access to grade-level content
Serving as a thought partner to general education teachers by attending grade-level meetings, analyzing student work and assessment data, and supporting instructional planning and classroom management strategies
Conducting regular classroom observations, providing real-time coaching, and delivering actionable feedback that strengthens instructional practice and drives student achievement
Leading ongoing coaching cycles with special education teachers, including goal-setting, data analysis, and progress monitoring
Reviewing, providing feedback on, and ensuring the quality and compliance of IEPs, progress reports, and all special education documentation
Serving as the LEA in ARD meetings, facilitating student-centered conversations, and ensuring compliance while honoring families as partners and first educators
Scheduling and coordinating ARD meetings, evaluations, and related service delivery, ensuring timelines are met and communication with families is clear and consistent
Building strong relationships with families through proactive communication, sharing student progress, and providing resources to support learning at home
Analyzing student-level and school-wide data to monitor progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction, interventions, and supports accordingly
Supporting the implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic and behavioral interventions, including modeling small group, push-in, and pull-out instruction as needed
Managing and aligning curriculum and intervention resources to ensure high-quality instruction for students receiving specialized services
Executing compliance systems and standard operating procedures, including maintaining trackers, overseeing documentation, and ensuring readiness for audits and reporting
Overseeing annual reviews, reevaluations, and all compliance-related timelines, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting (including PEIMS)
Coordinating with related service providers (e.g., SLPs, LSSPs, OTs) to ensure aligned, high-quality service delivery
Designing and facilitating professional development for staff to build capacity in supporting diverse learners and implementing inclusive practices
Collaborating with the Principal and Instructional Leadership Team to implement and refine Brillante’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Contributing to school-wide efforts, including school culture, hiring, events, day to day operations (ex. arrival/dismissal), student recruitment, etc.
Staying knowledgeable on Special Education law and best practices
Serving as an active member of the leadership team always striving to bring the perspectives of our students, families and staff members to the table
Contributing to talent efforts (hiring, for example) as our school continues to grow
Planning time effectively to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while radically focusing on the highest impact priorities
Learning and continuously developing your leadership and instructional practice to deepen your impact