Assistant Principal of Scholar Support

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life.

We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

Job Description

The Assistant Principal of Scholar Support position is responsible for the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of programs and records for special populations (students with disabilities, Gifted, ESOL, 504).

They also provide oversight for the implementation of the RTI / SST process. The Assistant Principal of Scholar Support is a school-level administrator and serves on the school leadership team.

As a KIPP Metro Atlanta Assistant Principal of Scholar Support, your core responsibilities include :

Leadership

• Model and support implementation of the schools vision and goals
• Advocates for and supports the development of an inclusive school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school;

owns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision

• In collaboration with the Principal, leads the planning and goal setting for the special population programming (Special Education, ESOL, Gifted, Section 504, and RTI / SST) and ensures alignment with school-wide goals
• Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals
• Provides input into school-based strategic planning including and identifying what the schools strategic plan means for his / her own leadership and the people that he / she manages with a specific focus on inclusivity and special populations
• Leads school wide professional learning in the areas of : quality instruction (including co-teaching, specially designed instruction, and ESOL best practices), positive behavioral support, developing appropriate IEPs, and compliance with IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 Rules and Regulations and follow through with observing, monitoring, and feedback to ensure implementation.

Talent Development

• Collaborate with Principal and provide input on hiring, developing and retaining a group of diverse, highly-effective teachers and school staff
• Model school expectations and collaborate on school-wide culture development and behavior management systems
• Supports teachers in understanding process and roles in character and behavior intervention aligned to MTSS framework
• Provides behavior support to include strategies and interventions for students with disabilities and Section 504 plans.
• Communicates regularly with school administrators and staff regarding disciplinary actions and suspensions.
• Manage parts of the daily school operations (e.g. arrival / dismissal, lunch / recess, school trips)
• Build ones own and direct reports instructional knowledge of standards, content and instructional methods, specifically co-teaching and specially designed instruction
• Supports quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching, and coaching
• Reviews and ensures that all scholars with IEPs are receiving effective instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Monitors teacher data collection for IEP goals, objectives and transition plans.

Compliance

• State and Federal Requirements
• Provides oversight of implementation of RTI / SST process
• Reviews, monitors, and meets timelines for IEPs and 504s - referrals, initial eligibilities, and re-evaluations.
• Review, monitors, and submits compliance related paperwork for ESOL and Gifted programming
• Monitors Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts and the Student Record (SR) process during the year (SWDs, ESOL, 504, Gifted), ensuring all student counts / student data are accurate and that student schedules align
• Local and District Requirements
• Communicates with and maintains relationships with external stakeholders (i.e. LEA, related service providers, behavior specialists, school psychologists)
• Collaborates with building testing coordinator(s) to ensure that student accommodations and modifications for testing are appropriately implemented for all state and district-wide assessments for SWDs, ELLs, and students with 504 plans.
• Collaborates with building administrators to complete all manifestation determination meetings for students with disabilities
• Maintains communication with local school personnel, special education staff, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities, ELLs, and Section 504 plans.
• Attends all appropriate IEP meetings (Promotion / Retention, Amendments, Eligibility Redetermination, Initial Eligibility).

Attends any other IEP meetings that require additional support.

• Attends all requisite district level meetings / trainings, including regional meetings and LEA meetings
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints regarding student support services.
• Maintains student confidentiality and monitors confidential files for students with disabilities.

Additional Information

Compensation :

Compensation for this role is between $80,000 and $90,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, and certifications.

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 8 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break and Spring Break.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short- and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelors degree required
• Advanced degree preferred
• GA Special Education Certification required
• 3+ years minimum teaching special education with proven results required, preferably at a high performing charter school
• 2 years minimum work experience managing a team and large projects
• Strong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan, juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail, and deliver consistent and timely results
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with an aptitude systems-building
• Sense of humility, urgency, and customer service mindset
• Strong ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly
• Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of operational excellence
• Ability to be calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
• Student Focus : Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the schools unique community
• Direction Setting : Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
• Achievement Orientation and Performance Management : Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he / she manages
• Cultural Competence : Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
• Instructional Leadership : Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
• Instructional Leadership : Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery;

able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies

Instructional Leadership : Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.

g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy

• Achievement Orientation : Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments; bounce back quickly from setbacks.

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