Fairfax County Public Schools ยท 1 day ago
Assistant Principal, High School Special Education (Internal Candidates Only)
Virginia, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $179K/yr
4+ years expFairfax County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal for High School Special Education. The role involves planning, assessment, instructional leadership, and administrative management for the special education population at the assigned school.
EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of administrative duties in compliance with school division special education policies and legal requirements required to assist with the management of assigned human, material, and financial resources necessary for instructional, therapeutic, and related activities and services
Provides direction to teachers in the adaptation of Fairfax County Public Schools' instructional programs to the particular needs of the students served
Participates in the coordination of family/teacher/specialist-related staff conferences including discussion of progress reports and Individualized Education Programs
Participates in family counseling sessions involving school staff
Assists with facilitation of student mainstreaming experiences with appropriate general education principal
Upholds effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for special education students and staff
Shows evidence of instructional leadership and assists with the delivery of required programs or curricular areas necessary to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals
Participates in collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans
Plans, implements, supports, and assesses special education instructional programs
Participates in the provision of staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem-solving techniques
Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a special education student population
Participates in eligibility committee meetings
Assists with the development and conduct of in-service programs for school personnel
Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division
Participates in professional development activities to enhance student learning and provide service to the profession, the division, and the community
Performs related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Four (4) years of experience in teaching and leadership at the high school level or equivalent experience, some of which shall have been in a special education area
Must hold or be eligible for a Postgraduate educational license with endorsements in administration and supervision PreK-12
Knowledge of principles and practices of special education and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school
Knowledge of current general and special education curriculum and instructional practices and trends
Knowledge of public school organization and administration and the support activities required
Knowledge of the range of disabilities and the variety of activities required to educate the population at the school to which assigned
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate both instructional and operational support activities
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Preferred
Endorsement in special education area(s) of disability pertinent to the specific school population
Company
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools is an education mangement & knowledge management platform & a school giving education to students.
10001+ employees
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