Assistant Principal

Area Cooperative Educational Services is seeking a creative, experienced school administrator to fill an Assistant Principal position . This position will serve special education students at Whitney Academy, Leeder Hill, Hamden Connecticut . The Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader, overseeing aspects of school culture, continuous improvement and academic success. The Assistant Principal in collaboration with the Principal works to oversee the adherence of policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are able to learn in a safe environment that meets the vision and mission of ACES while providing rigorous curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners.

ACES Whitney Academy is a therapeutic environment dedicated to serving students from ages 14 to 21 who exhibit a range of cognitive, physical, behavioral, language and medical challenges. In addition to its academic mission, the school places a strong emphasis on transition to life and work including self-advocacy and self-determination. These areas establish the foundation for all student programming. The program also functions within the three transition areas (employment, independent living, and community participation), which are foremost in planning for our students.

The school Assistant Principal shall work collaboratively with the principal to:

• Ensure the success and achievement of all students by promoting high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic, social/emotional and behavioral performance.

• Lead in the development of a shared understanding of best practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment.

• Implement practices to recruit, select, support, and retain highly qualified and competent staff.

• Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems that ensure a safe and orderly climate

• Manage organizational systems and resources for a safe, high performing learning environment.

• Lead in a spirit of collaboration with families and stakeholders to respond to diverse needs and interests to promote a positive culture and climate.

• Participate in the development and implementation of school goals

• Direct, supervise and evaluate professional, paraprofessional and support staff

• Assist in developing and designing staff professional learning; encouraging and directing participation in professional learning opportunities.

• Participate in activities for self- growth, evaluation and ongoing professional learning

Supervision duties: All school personnel as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

092 Connecticut Intermediate Administration Certification, 6th year degree preferred

Minimum of Masters Degree in Education or related field

Experience with students with significant intellectual, emotional and./or behavioral challenges

2- 5 years experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal or School Leadership Role

Proven history in improving teaching and learning

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of:

• Special education law, policies, and regulations

• General educational laws, board policies and civil regulations.

• Educational laws, board policies and civil regulations.

• Supervision that is in keeping with the ACES plan and that promotes best instructional practice through effective feedback and support.

• Connecticut Teacher Evaluation models

• Required CSDE reports regarding attendance and discipline matters.

• Confidentiality regarding records in adherence to data privacy regulations.

• Principles and practices for special needs populations; PPT, 504 and IEP requirements.

• Current technology appropriate to instruction of population served

• Leading change to improve student and agency outcomes

• Department of Children and Families reporting and supports

Skills in:

• Feedback and coaching to improve student outcomes and personnel performance

• Preparing and monitoring budget and resources related to the school

• Instructional leadership to assist in the development of curriculum and instructional programs

• Utilizing data and accountability systems to inform decisions toward continuous improvement and evaluate progress toward goals

• Developing, implementing and sustaining shared vision and mission

Ability to:

• Provide timely communication regarding the needs, successes and general operation of the school.

• Assist the Principal in all aspects of the ongoing improvement of the learning community

• Build positive climate and rapport with all stakeholders

• Communicate with clarity expectations and procedures

• Assist with the safety/crisis management systems of the school; inclusive of drills and communications regarding the plan. Work with area community first response personnel.

• Engage in the processes to increase enrollment and collaborate with district partners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide and statewide travel; possibility of prolonged and irregular hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment has a low to moderate noise level.

The position usually demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints. Requirements are representative, but not all inclusive, of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by employees who occupy this position. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage as requested by their supervisor.

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.

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