Principal - CARES School - Biloxi, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•Biloxi, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward: The voice of our children and families always comes first, Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger, We take great joy in service to others, Our families and our communities deserve our very best. Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

Requirements

Minimum of BS/BA degree in Education, or related field, with a Special Education concentration preferred.
License in Education Administration required.
Three years teaching/supervision experience dealing with children and adolescents with learning and emotional problems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Special Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer the CARES School - Biloxi educational services.
Plan, organize and implement school activities and services, including operations, curriculum, scheduling, staff development, and development of individual education plans.
Maintain good relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Comply with established lines of authority.
Monitor attendance reports monthly.
Maintain records on necessary materials, supplies and equipment for the daily school routine.
Maintain appropriate progress reports and report cards as scheduled.
Facilitate the development of annual Individualized Educational Programs for Special Education Students.
Establish and maintain a working relationship with all referral sources.
Work with area colleges and universities to develop and implement internships and volunteer activities as a part of the school curriculum.
Supervise interns and communicate with colleges and universities related to their responsibilities.
Maintain IDEA standards and regulations within the school.
Provide weekly supervisory meetings with educational staff.
Provide activities that facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
Conceptualize the broad goals of the school and plan accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
Orient and assist new staff members and provide opportunities for their input in the school program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Implement the school curriculum for students.
Report to the Regional Director regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies and curriculum.
Furnish the necessary supplies and instructional aides to staff for the improvement of instruction.
Participate in and/or lead curriculum development activities commensurate with school and organization goals.
Identify curricular and extracurricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement.
Regularly use the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and/or pacing.
Emphasize student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
Work with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; make referrals to appropriate organization personnel when needed.
Model and facilitate good human relations skills; effectively interact with others.
Protect instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process.
Coordinate teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict.
Maintain high visibility in the school.
Provide for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel.
Recruit, screen, hire, train, and evaluate the school’s professionals, Behavioral-Educational Interventionist, support staff, volunteers and interns.
Listen and respond to staff, student, and community concerns.
Develop communications that reflect and support management team decisions in the implementation of Canopy Children’s Solutions policies.
Effectively utilize community resources and volunteers to promote student learning.
Identify problem areas and seek solutions before crisis situations develop.
Effectively delegate decision making and problem solving to appropriate personnel.
Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
Ensure that the requirements for the Educable Child Program are met.
Submit Tuition Reimbursement Applications quarterly to the Department of Education.
Submit quarterly attendance data, reimbursement reports, and invoices to MDE.
Submit application and reimbursement forms for Extended School Year annually.
Meet accreditation requirements and complete process to maintain accreditation on an annual basis.
Supervise the cleanliness, maintenance and security of the building and all of its contents.
Train volunteers and interns on organization rules, policies and procedures prior to volunteer activities on campus.