Student Education; ESE Assistant Principal - Eligibility Pool

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Assistant Principal - Eligibility Pool

Position Title: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Assistant Principal - Eligibility Pool

Location: Various Locations

Reports to: Building Principal

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility:School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting

* Must hold anactive ESE endorsement and receive Fullor temporary approval for Supervisor of Special Education under Michigan Department of Education .

Position Summary:

The Assistant Principal (AP) provides day-to-day operational support for the assigned school and related Exceptional Student Education (ESE) personnel to help ensure the achievement/success of school and ESE specific goals and objectives. The AP oversees and directs aspects of a Free and Appropriate Public Education focused on the daily operation of specially designed instruction as required under IDEA and MARSE. ESE administration focuses on the supervision and management of special education programs, including inclusion and accommodations within the general education school building to provide educational services, instruction, communication, budget, and personnel guidance.

The Special Education building-level administrator will be responsible for acting as a liaison between special education staff in the building, constituents and the ESE Central Office department. This role is key in supporting the principal with defining and enforcing school policies and guidelines for students, staff, and parents. As such, the AP is an integral member of the school’s leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of education or related field of special education.
• Full approval or temporary approval (If qualified), for Supervisor of Special Education under Michigan Department of Education requirements
• Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certificate in Secondary or Elementary Education with a minimum of one special education endorsement area.
• Valid State of Michiagn School Administrator Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience, with a minimum of three (3) years in special education, and an annual performance rating of effective (E), or highly effective (HE)
• Knowledge and understanding of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and how it relates to the development, implementation and monitoring of ESE programs, services, procedures and processes
• Proven experience serving in a leadership capacity (i.e., assistant principal, dean, school improvement chair, District-Level Teacher Consultant, ESE lead teacher)
• Exemplary presentation, organizational, and communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing)
• Strong technology skills, including competence in the use of technology to prepare and complete reports and communications
• Demonstrated knowledge of current educational research and ability to translate into classroom and school practice
• Evidence of skills analyzing and interpreting student achievement data and utilizing that data to increase student achievement
• Exemplary attendance

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the scheduling of all special education required meetings and IEP services to ensure compliance with state and federal rules, as well as the assignment of staff caseloads.
• Serves as the assigned Designee or District Representative for all IEP meetings. Provide feedback to case managers prior to and following IEP meetings, coordinates with ESE Central Office on cases with advocates or legal advisors.
• Plans, supports, and provides appropriate professional development opportunities for all building level staff on the provision of FAPE and specially designed instruction.
• Plays an active and visible role at school-based events after hours and on weekends, as required by the Principal/School or District.
• Acts as Summer School Director for the building, as needed (optional).
• Promotes communication and collaboration between all stakeholders as well as Early On/Preschool (sending) or high schools (receiving).
• Ensures an inclusive climate and culture at the building level with access to the least restrictive…