Special Education Assistant Principal

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Job Title - Interim Assistant Principal for Special Education (2026-27 SY) - --- - --- - Department - School Administration/Student Services - FLSA Status - Exempt; Unit B - Salary Grid - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-qmoqsenr0ixtlsswdyw7izes1ptwpfx/view - Reports to - Principal - Job Summary - The Interim Assistant Principal for Student Services provides special education and guidance leadership, including oversight of staff and programming at the middle school. - Qualifications - Desired Qualifications - Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - --- - --- - * Organize, supervise, and evaluate all guidance, special education, and counseling programs - * Supervise and evaluate all members of the Student Services Department - * Encourage staff development and provide ongoing in-service programs for department members and regular education teachers - * Develop, promote, and foster a shared commitment to high standards of teaching and learning with high expectations for achievement for all - * Develop, promote, and model commitment to core values that guide the development of a succinct, results-oriented mission statement and ongoing decision-making - * Assist department members in handling day-to-day problems and instructions and guidance and act as a resource for them - * Monitor and provide appropriate consultation services for the Department - * Coordinate the hiring process for teachers and aides in the Department - * Continually monitor students' progress, including overseeing screening and referral for evaluation and functioning of evaluation teams - * Identify a range of appropriate data sources and effectively analyze the data for decision-making - * Maintain student records in the middle school in an accurate and timely fashion and in accordance with students' and parents' rights under the law - * Oversee the registration, placement, and orientation programs that facilitate the transition for all students entering the middle school - * Coordinate the smooth transition of all students as they move from grades 5 through 9 - * Oversee the administration of testing programs, such as the MCAS - * Supervise the development of individual education programs for special needs students - * Monitor and encourage the development of new programs designed to meet the needs of students with special needs in the least restrictive environment - * Administer and coordinate tutorial programs - * Other duties as needed - Work Environment & Physical Requirements - --- - --- - * Work Environment: Majority of work is performed in a school environment. - * Physical Requirements: - * Ability to operate a computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment. - * Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. - * Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. - * Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.
• Master's degree or higher in Education Administration, Special Education, or related field
• Massachusetts DSE licensure as an Administrator and Special Educator
• Three or more years of experience as an administrator
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education regulations
• Thorough understanding of testing reports and ability to interpret them
• Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate, coach, and mentor teachers and counselors
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Solid technological skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Experience supervising and/or working with counselors
• Experience working in a large school district
• Ability to think creatively, especially with regard to resources
• Innovative approach to programming
• Strong work ethic