Assistant Principal / Special Education Coordinator

Date Posted: February 26, 2024

Position Title: Assistant Principal / Special Education Coordinator, Special Education

Assignment Location: Alliance Education Center in Rosemount, MN supporting students and staff in the the Students with Unique Needs (SUN), Intra-Dakota Educational Alternative (IDEA), and Customized Alternative Solutions for Education (CASE) Programs

Hours per Day: 8.0

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the Intermediate School District 917 calendar, as assigned

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2024

Contract Length: 2024 - 2025 school year, 220-day continuing contract including 11 paid holidays (in a full-year)

Starting salary: $97,700

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2024

Anticipated Interview Date(s): March 21 and March 22, 2024


POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal, the Assistant Principal for Intermediate School District 917’s Special Education programs assists with the administrative duties of school operations, providing leadership, supervision and implementation of district policies, curriculum, instructional programs, and staff performance. The Assistant Principlal plays a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to education. In this role, one helps lead, model, and encourage respect, communication, and competency. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working in an environment with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The Assistant Principal will be stepping into a team environment daily, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the individual, the team, and the success of the students. This role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall direction of the program personnel and students for daily operations in the absence of the assistant director/principal.
• Provide supervision, evaluation, and support for staff.
• Complete discipline paperwork, contact and notify necessary authorities for incidents.
• Create, coordinate, and maintain master schedule of classrooms, courses, and groups for the year.
• Assist assistant director/principal with budget preparation and staffing.
• Primary liaison between site, other schools, students, and families for due process behavioral or other needs.
• Facilitate meetings and provide training to a variety of staff specific to the functions of the program.
• Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
• Comply with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks.
• Help to maintain safety of all students and the environment.
• Utilize data to inform programming decisions and planning for staff and student success.
• Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve more collectively.
• Empathy: Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families and staff.
• Innovation: Ongoing improvement of programs and services.
• Stewardship: Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.
• Communication: Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.
• Integrity: Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.
• Personalization: Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.
• Equity: Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.
• Diversity: Appreciating and valuing everyone’s unique selves.

Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)

• Increase student achievement and engagement
• Support and lead staff through continuous improvement
• Deepen engagement of stakeholders through quality, equitable communication practices
• Increase social-emotional learning and skills for students and staff
• Increase support for ALL through inclusive practices

jessica.huss@isd917.org