Anticipated Asst. Principal ​/ Special Services IEP Coordinator

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Full Time Sea Road School, Kennebunk, ME, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Anticipated Opening:
Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Building Coordinator - Sea Road School

Salary Range:
Approx. $118,754 - $137,359

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 1 or earlier

Position Overview:The Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Coordinator serves as a dynamic, developing leader who provides school-wide leadership while simultaneously 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.
Supervision and Evaluation

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 is strongly preferred, with a preference for at least 3 years in special education teaching; 2 years of experience in administration is 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.

Core Responsibilities
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 for student interventions and parent engagement.
• Coordinate inclusive education practices and collaborative teaching approaches.
• Serve as a liaison between administrators, staff, agencies, and families.
• Effectively manage conflicts and communicate district perspectives.

5. School Operations & Administration

• Serve as the Principal in the Principal’s absence when needed.
• Help manage daily school operations including attendance, scheduling, and supervision.
• Monitor…