Assistant Principal ( School - Valley, MD

Position: Assistant Principal (Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley, MD)
# Job Overview Sheppard Pratt School in Hunt Valley is a nonpublic special education day school providing educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages 5 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. Every aspect of the school is carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of our students.

From our architectural details to our dedicated staff, everything is designed with student success in mind. Upon entering our doors, you’ll immediately notice the bright colors, wide spaces, and welcoming faces ready to assist our students in overcoming challenges.

What to expect.

You will support the day-to-day operations of the school, collaborating with the principal to
** develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance
** the overall effectiveness of the school’s programming.

Specific responsibilities include:
* Overseeing the development, provision, and quality of educational and/or behavioral programming for the school.
* Providing
** leadership and guidance
** to teachers and staff in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
* Supporting the
** recruitment, hiring, and retention
** of qualified teachers and staff.
* ** Working closely with caregivers
** to ensure open communication and collaboration in supporting students’ education and behavioral needs.
* Providing
** constructive feedback
** to teachers and staff to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
* A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
* 403b retirement match
* Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.
* A master’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
* Must possess or demonstrate eligibility to apply within 30 days of start date, MSDE Initial Professional License (IPL) in secondary education, special education, or administration.
* 3 years of related experience, including supervisory.
** WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
** At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!