Assistant Principal of Student Services

Position Summary:
Assists in the leadership of the Supportive Learning Environment objectives of the strategic plan. Oversees the areas of student counseling social work services and the social emotional welfare of students. Supervises and evaluates the work of the counselors social workers 504 coordinator Wellness and Prevention Coordinator and PSS secretarial support staff.

Qualifications:

1. M.A. in Educational Leadership or closely related field required.

2. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal endorsement required. Counseling and/or Social Work certificate required.

3. Illinois State Board of Education issued teacher evaluator designation.

4. Successful administrative and teaching experience at the secondary school level.

5. Experience leading/implementing MTSS work.

6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

7. Leadership experience with diverse student populations.

8. Commitment to equity and eliminating systemic obstacles for students of color and other under-represented groups.

9. Leadership style that values relationships and is based on high professional and ethical values.

10. Demonstrated initiative and high level of motivation.

11. Expertise in using data to drive decision-making.

12. Proficiency in technology: Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications required; Knowledge of Skyward Google Suite and Tableau preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Manages the areas of student counseling social work services and the social emotional welfare of students in support of the Supportive Learning Environment objectives of the strategic plan.

2. Assists the Principal with the shaping of school culture as a member of the Culture of the Building Committee.

3. Supervises and evaluates the work of the support personnel in the Student Services office. Oversees and evaluates the work of the counselors social workers 504 coordinator and the Wellness and Prevention Coordinator.

4. Serves on the Building Leadership Team (BLT) Division Head Team Transformational Leadership Team (TELT) and All District Administrators (ADA) Team.

5. Develops and administers the framework for the student counseling and social work programming including the ISBE required PaCE Framework.

6. Works closely with the MTSS Coordinator to coordinate the implementation supervision monitoring and evaluation of the districts MTSS-SEB (Social-Emotional and Behavioral) supports.

7. Ensures district compliance with 504 Regulations in partnership with the 504 Coordinator.

8. Serves as NCAA course coordinator for the district and bi-annually reviews approved/denied courses in addition to updating and submitting course information.

9. Works closely with the Data Systems Technology Team ensuring validity and timeliness of report cards transcripts and student schedules.

10. Ensures accuracy of all course files recommendation files and credit allotment for both the normal school year and summer school year within the Student Information System.

11. Prepares and manages budgets associated with all responsibilities within the Student Services Division.

12. Facilitates and manages student attendance tracking including constructing and maintaining the weekly tracking system used by the deans and SPED program chairs.

13. Facilitates the appeal process for the student 12-day absence procedure on a semester basis.

14. Updates the Student Attendance Handbook annually.

15. Represents the district with membership on the Mental Health Collaborative a committee made up of various mental wellness partners from the community including D97 D90 the Oak Park Township and the River Forest Township.

16. Provides leadership to the Student Support Services (SSS) Teams.

17. Partners and collaborates with the Registrar and Records Office.

18. Develops and publishes the School Profile and assists in editing and maintaining the schools Academic Catalog.

19. Ensures the maintenance accuracy and timely issuance of credits and transfer credits.

20. Ensures District compliance with the Federal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

21. Maintains effective working relationships with community agencies that provide social/emotional services to students and families.

22. Updates the Student Services website as well as additional website content information.

23. Manages all aspects of preparation for and organization of the Book and Schedule Pick-Up Week in August the Freshman Parent Night in August the National Merit Breakfast in September the Incoming Freshman Transition Nights in December and the Incoming Freshman Course Registration Night in January.

24. Oversees all counselor-created evening presentations for parents/guardians.

25. Performs other such duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent/Principal.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work activities are conducted in a climate-controlled open office environment and noise levels are usually quiet. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time possess average ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate office equipment talk hear average or normal conversations reach with hands and arms walk climb and descend stairs bend crouch lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent and regular movements are required using the wrists hands and fingers to feel handle or operate office equipment tools or controls.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of best practices and principles in social work and counseling.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding special education students and staff including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act IDEA and FERPA.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.