Assistant Principal - Abec

Intermediate District 287 is seeking highly qualified and dynamic candidates for an Assistant Principal position at Ann Bremer Education Center in Brooklyn Park, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:
We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
We have a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Our strategic plan emphasizes student outcomes, equity and communication.
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAtUHS7EjBc&feature=youtu.be .

Salary & Benefits:
Salary TBD
Generous Benefits: Medical (including infertility benefits), dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions)

Education and Experience:
Master's degree in education or related field or Ed. Specialist Degree
Three (3) years of professional-level experience working in an educational setting
Special Education licensure and teaching experience in special education, preferred
Licensure Requirements:
Valid licensure as K-12 Principal, and
Director of Special Education license OR must commit to enroll in a Special Education Director's licensure program within one year of appointment

Essential Functions:
Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs;
Coordinating and supervising of program activities;
Overall supervision of the facility;
Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff;
Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas;
Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed;
Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school;
Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information;
Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress;
Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards;
Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion;
Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development;
Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal;
Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others;
Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal;
Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned;
Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed;
Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings;
Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities;
Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures;
Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures;
Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students;
Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students;
Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts;
Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.
View the Job Classification https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ja2zkEfFsEygzBELAXFYMECved6y_AUlp6z10_PcRCA/edit

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:
Application Deadline: July 5, 2024

Website: https://www.district287.org/workingat287
Email: hr@district287.org
Twitter: #287edchat
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