Assistant Principal, High School Special Education

Description

Assists with the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication, community relations, and safety and administrative management required to manage the instructional and special programs, organization, and facilities of the special education population of an assigned school.

Qualifications

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.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Postgraduate educational license with endorsements in administration and supervision PreK-12 and in special education area(s) of disability pertinent to the specific school population.
• 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.