Special Education Principal

Specialized Education Services • Sherman, KS

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About The Position

The School Director leads the school program and oversees its quality, compliance, staff, and progress toward goals. The role supports student success by ensuring students receive appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support, including education aligned with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The School Director also manages key financial, human resources, enrollment, operational, and special education functions, and builds strong relationships with families, district officials, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with students with disabilities is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Administration credential.
• Special education teaching credential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure academic policies and curriculum are followed.
• Develop and track benchmarks for measuring institutional success.
• Help teachers maximize their teaching potential and encourage, guide, and assist student leaders and teachers.
• Meet regularly with students to hear their concerns, and meet with parents and administrators to resolve problems.
• Enforce discipline when necessary and provide an atmosphere free of bias in which students can achieve their potential.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet student needs using SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum.
• Use behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies.
• Drive, record, and track student growth toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Ensure students are educated in accordance with their IEPs.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations and provide appropriate staff feedback.
• Attend and participate in regional activities, including weekly Director’s Meetings, and monthly goal reviews with the supervisor.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including district officials and parents.
• Maintain financial, state licensing, student, and employee records.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the school budget; analyze profit and loss statements; and propose cost-reduction and revenue-enhancement strategies.
• Collaborate with the finance department on financial reports and forecasts, and provide regular updates to school administration.
• Help create and enforce HR policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support staff professional development by identifying training needs and organizing relevant programs.
• Manage student admissions, transfers, and withdrawals.
• Coordinate daily school operations and communication among departments.
• Work with facilities management to address maintenance and infrastructure needs.
• Implement systems and procedures to improve school efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organize and facilitate IEP meetings with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate special education service documentation, progress reports, and related records.
• Stay current on special education best practices and research, and implement evidence-based strategies.
• Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program and guide teachers in applying PBIS practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000.
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
• Competitive salary range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director