POSITION GOAL:
This position provides support for programs and services operated by St. Joseph County ISD in coordination with and under the direction of the Principal. The Assistant Principal will assist with activities related to instructional leadership student and staff safety staff evaluation IEP implementation transportation state assessment and professional learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree and Full Approval in at least one area of special education.
- Ability to meet the requirements for Full or Temporary Approval as a Special Education
Supervisor as required by Rule 340.1772.
- Ability to obtain other administrative certifications as required by State Law.
- Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s) certificate(s) approval(s) etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
- Must have regular and reliable job attendance performance and the physical ability to do the
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate data collection and collaborate with staff in order to provide individualized and quality Extended School Year services to students who qualify.
- Monitor evaluate and ensure facilitation development & implementation of quality plans for all staff and teachers of young adults in the development individualized IEPs; including facilitating development of individualized goals supporting increased selfadvocacy independence and work readiness.
- Support daily school operations and processes by substitute teaching supporting staff and students as needed.
- Participate in the school improvement process to develop a clear plan for continuous improvement that is consistent with the districts mission.
- Provide a safe school environment in a climate of high expectations with an established program/routines that support and recognize habits of reflective practice for self staff students and parents.
- Demonstrate a strong dedication and related skills/knowledge for studentcentered trauma competent teaching and learning which builds student family and community connections.
- Work with district leadership and staff to use data information and research to set priorities evaluate programming and collaborate for improved results for students.
- Monitor evaluate and ensure facilitation development implementation of quality student evaluations IEPs transition planning and provision of a free appropriate public education.
- Evaluate staff in accordance with state laws and district personnel evaluation policies.
- Review teacher lesson plans/performance to ensure that all elements of the curriculum are taught in a trauma competent environment where all students experience safety and success.
- Support school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in consistent monitoring of student progress and evaluation practices interventions and improvement of instruction that meet the individualized needs of students and build relationships.
- Oversee organization and administration of all standardized testing/assessments.
- Interact with coworkers administration students and parents in positive supportive trauma competent and cooperative ways for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of position.
- Support school process and procedure related to transportation state assessment events hiring and student transition.
- Participate in meetings workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Executive Director of Special Education.
REPORTS TO: Special Education Principal
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Special Education Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 day position. Salary and conditions of employment established
by the Board of Education