Assistant Principal Job Springfield area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

In collaboration with School Principal, ensures the development and implementation of school curriculum that is current, outcomes- based, content and quality oriented, with a process for continual improvement.
Ensures all local and state accreditation requirements are maintained within established guidelines.
Assists with monitoring the Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) process and serves as the administrative representative at IEP meetings in the Principal's absence.
Communicates with resident's home school districts regarding the client's placement and related issues.

Teaching Assistant & Behavioral Specialist Leadership & Oversight

Participates in the interview and selection process for faculty and education staff and conduct thorough reference checks to satisfy Nexus' requirements of staff positions that will be direct reports (teaching assistants, behavior specialist, etc.).
Provides leadership and direction to all teaching assistants and behavior specialists; leads, coaches and develops employees, while setting clearly defined performance expectations and meaningful performance feedback.
Builds strong teams through the use of effective leadership and team-building components including communicating a clear mission to the team, outlining common goals and promoting shared accountability.
Actively monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of staff performance, as well as behavior management of students in the classroom setting.
Provides performance management for assigned staff on an ongoing basis and conduct formal performance evaluations that are timely, constructive, and effective; with the Human Resources Department regarding performance evaluations and disciplinary needs.
Conducts and facilitates faculty meetings in the absence of the Principal.

Academic Programming Support

Maintains the tracking system for school documentation requirements and deadlines for school reports (i.e., point sheets, incident reports, progress reports); ensures data and information is accurate and up to date.
Schedules IEP meetings with all appropriate external and internal parties and participates as required; engages in additional school meetings as required, including quarterly staffing meetings.
Develops and maintains trust, rapport and credibility with students, parents, guardians, home school districts, social service agencies to support the development of youth.
Oversees the scheduling of outings, field trips and monthly incentives, and reviews the educational relevancy of the outing with the Principal prior to approvals.
Assists in the development of the school schedule and maintains a master schedule of all class times, along with meeting times and other events to ensure time conflicts are kept to a minimum (i.e., IEP meetings, case conferences, retreats, school assemblies, field trips)
Serves as 'back-up' to Principal in their absence; provides assistance to the principal in assessment and development of school curriculum on an ongoing basis.
Ensures appropriate staffing of all classrooms and provide backup support where required to ensure adequate coverage to meet school standards.

Therapeutic Treatment & Learning Environment

Participates in quarterly meetings with Quality Improvement staff to assess data/outcomes.
Ensures compliance with established safety and health codes and procedures for both faculty and students; identifies safety and risk management issues that impact the therapeutic school environment, recommend solutions, and implements changes where approved/appropriate.
Ensures appropriate boundaries are maintained in all staff/student interactions and that physical interventions are conducted appropriately and within training parameters.
Demonstrates an acceptance and respectfulness toward…