Assistant Principal/IEP Coordinator - Mildred L Day School or Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Job in
Kennebunk, York County, Maine, 04043, USA
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
Young World Physical Education
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Professional Development, Academic -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Assistant Principal / IEP Coordinator – Mildred L Day School or Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Position OverviewThe Assistant Principal / IEP Coordinator serves as a dynamic leader who provides school-wide leadership while managing and coordinating building-level special education services. This role is a key member of the school-based leadership team, working collaboratively with the Principal, the Director of Special Services, district-wide administrators, instructional leaders, and educators to drive transformative student growth, foster inclusive practices, and ensure regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate operates with a mindset of continuous learning, serving as both an instructional leader and an administrative expert in special services.
Salary Range:
Approx. $118,754 - $137,359.
- Reports to:
The designated school Principal and the Director of Special Services. - Manages/Supervises:
Designated school-based staff members, including Classroom, MLL and GT Teachers, Special Education Teachers/Case Managers, Related Service Providers, 504 Case Managers, Educational Technicians, and other appropriate support staff. - Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district policies on administrative personnel.
- Education:
Master’s Degree with a background in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or equivalent. - Certification:
Valid State of Maine Certification (045) as a K-12 Assistant Principal and a valid Maine Special Education Administrator Certification (282 and 035/030 endorsements) or Conditional approval. - Experience:
3–5 years of successful K-12 teaching experience, strongly preferred; at least 3 years in special education teaching preferred. 2 years of experience in administration preferred. Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership roles and experience working with teams of teachers. - Knowledge:
Federal and state regulations for Special Education, IEP management systems, MTSS models, and PEPG frameworks.
Instructional Leadership & Data-Driven Management
- Assist the Principal in enacting the strongest possible vision of instructional excellence and academic planning.
- Support instructional design, delivery, and decision-making centered around rigorous learning, critical thinking, and high expectations.
- Build school-wide instructional knowledge of standards, curriculum, and research-based instructional practices.
- Coach teachers to identify and address gaps in student mastery.
- Monitor and analyze comprehensive building data, student achievement metrics, and IEP compliance data.
- Lead efforts to track academic outcomes by student sub-groups, focusing on minimizing achievement gaps.
Talent Management & Staff Supervision
- Serve as an enthusiastic recruiter and effective ambassador to attract, select, and retain a diverse, high-quality school staff.
- Collaborate in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring activities for designated staff.
- Support the Principal in identifying, developing, and leading instructional leadership teams.
- Assist with management and evaluation of general education and Special Services staff.
- Serve as an instructional coach, providing actionable feedback to teachers.
- Mentor new special education teachers and provide professional development and training.
Special Education Coordination & IEP Management
- Serve as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) representative for building-level special education meetings and IEP processes.
- Facilitate IEP meetings and Professional Learning Community (PLC) activities.
- Ensure compliance with all special education requirements.
- Maintain adherence to state and federal regulations and promote inclusive practices.
- Support case managers with referrals, documentation, notices, and eligibility paperwork.
- Manage Special Services documentation, staffing, scheduling, transfers, and ESY programming.
Culture, Community, & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with the Principal to foster a collaborative, safe, and nurturing school culture.
- Enforce student behavior expectations and support proactive intervention systems.
- Act as the primary contact…
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