Special Education Principal - Specialized Education Services

Shine on as a Program Director.

 

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

 

 

What you can expect from us.

What you can expect to do.

Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.

 

Essential Functions 

1. Understands and implements SESI's philosophy, policy and procedures relating to conduct, discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students, staff and parents. 

2. Directs the development, selection, evaluation and implementation of special educational programs and educational materials. 

3. Provides direction and leadership in the assessment and identification of the curriculum goals and objectives, while establishing a strategy to address specific academic needs of students with disabilities. 

4. Possesses solid curriculum knowledge and understands school district, federal and state educational requirements and guidelines and performs on-going evaluations and refines methods of instruction in accordance with the educational goals and objectives of SESI. 

5. Supervises assigned staff and documents their performance, development, training and other issues. Ensures assigned staff is in compliance and performance issues are addressed. 

6. Works closely with teachers and staff members of the local school district to facilitate IEP meetings and processes for the purpose of implementing and maintaining special education programs and services of SESI. 

7. Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students and staff for the purpose of offering appropriate services. 

8. Advises Director regarding special education and other assigned matters. 

9. Prepares documentation and reports data to SESI and to the District for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information and complying with Federal and State regulations. 

10. Ensures compliance in the areas of upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative policies, and state, municipal and federal regulatory guidelines. 

11. Attends all required leadership, team and professional meetings and participates in the development of strategies for continuous school improvement. 

12. Exhibits professional conduct with school colleagues, students and their parents in accordance with SESI policies, procedures and work rules. 

13. Performs other duties as assigned and to be determined based upon SESI needs and business requirements. 

Position Requirements 

· Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

· Maryland Special Education Certification preferred 

· Three years teaching or working in a school setting with special needs student population 

· Two years of progressive supervisory and/or administrative experience 

· Experience working with at risk student populations