Principal of KEC Oakleigh

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Kent Intermediate School District Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Principal of KEC Oakleigh

**Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Principal to lead our Special Education Services at KEC Oakleigh. The successful candidate will provide educational leadership and perform the duties necessary for the successful delivery of Special Education and related services in a Center Program setting.

**Responsibilities:**

  • Provide leadership and supervision in the management of a Center Program school for students with disabilities.
  • Work with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, public school academies, and community to build a shared vision of learning and behavioral supports for all students.
  • Work with staff, students, families, and community agencies to link school priorities and strategies into the school improvement plan to achieve school and district goals.
  • Effectively lead staff, coaches, and consultants in collaborative efforts to deepen student and school data analysis to evaluate the best supports and services for each student.
  • Use the working knowledge of effective instruction and behavioral planning in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students.
  • Work with staff to establish building and district systems, processes, trainings, and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, the Kent Intermediate School District Special Education Plan, Kent ISD Board of Education and Organizational Policies, and other applicable rules and regulations.
  • Complete and submit required state reports on time and with accuracy.
  • Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-evaluation of students with disabilities as determined by regulations and in collaboration with local district supervisors/directors.
  • Recruit, hire, train, mentor, coach, and evaluate program staff.
  • Provide staff development opportunities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from the teachers.
  • Facilitate school team meetings such as curriculum, school improvement, and Positive Behavioral Interventions System (PBIS).
  • Implement an effective system of teacher evaluation (adopted by Kent ISD) that meets Michigan legal requirements including teacher and classroom observations.
  • Work with staff to evaluate the school's professional learning culture and the impact of internal and external professional learning on student results.
  • Learns and uses emerging technologies to increase productivity, develop leadership, and expand staff use of technology.
  • Ensure all segments of the community are included, involved, respected, and valued.
  • Establish regular systems of two-way communication with parents and community, while involving parents in their child's education.
  • Provide leadership, advocacy, and creative solutions for the schools use of technology to improve parent and community involvement, expand student learning opportunity, improve the monitoring and communication of student progress, and adapt the teaching and learning environment for better student results.
  • Establish relationships with community agencies and businesses to secure vocational training sites for transition-aged students.
  • Establish processes and procedures in collaboration with community agencies to meet students' post-secondary goals in the areas of employment, training/education, community participation, and adult living.
  • Coordinate supervision and evaluation of students in vocational training sites.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Center Programs.

**Requirements:**

  • Master's degree from an accredited college/university with particular emphasis on administration, management, curriculum, and special education.
  • Valid Michigan teacher's certification or ancillary license.
  • Possess Michigan School Administrator certification and (approval or eligibility for approval as) Supervisor/Director of Special Education by the Michigan Department of Education, or a commitment to complete the same within three years.
  • Knowledge and experience working with students with emotional impairments and/or other areas of disability is preferred.
  • Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations, and compliance responsibilities.
  • Must possess exceptional organizational and supervisory skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with superiors, peers, subordinates, local/state/national education representatives, and regulatory/funding agencies, constituent districts, and the public-at-large.
  • Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal funding requirements.
  • Ability to work constructively with parents, students, staff, and community agencies.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated leadership on data management systems.
  • Experience with aligning Michigan standards to the instructional needs of students with disabilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and dispute resolution skills.
  • Ability to drive between buildings, local school districts, and community sites.
  • Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

**How to Apply:**

Kent Intermediate School District manages employment applications online. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

All candidates will be timely notified regarding their application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

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