What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Administrator position at Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism?
Description
The right candidate will:
Interview, select, direct, evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; assign Vice Principal, faculty, Counselors and other staff as appropriate to meet school objectives.
Direct and participate in a planned program of formal and informal classroom visitations and observations; recommend discipline, reassignment or termination action as appropriate; document evidence of excellent and/or substandard performance.
Enforce applicable State and Federal Education codes, policies and laws; administer school site discipline and intervention policies and safety programs.
Plan and help direct the business operations of school; develop and administer site budgets; assure proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials.
Direct the evaluation and revision of curricular and instructional programs. Communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and IEP requirements.
Analyze data and develop and implement plans for instructional improvement growing out of program assessment.
Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups, law enforcement and other officials as needed.
Prepare and write correspondence, bulletins and other communications on behalf of the school; arrange for school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate.
Assure the health, safety and welfare of students.
Oversee and coordinate IEP's, Delivery of FAPE, progress reporting, attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other student support services.
Assure proper management, maintenance and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings and grounds.
Direct the implementation of staff development and in-service training; update staff on revised policies and procedures and implement changes.
Attend, conduct and chair a variety of meetings with faculty, parents and community representatives (where appropriate); attend IEP and other meetings, respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints; represent the school at Board, SELPA, and community functions.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of District, County, State and federally-mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, welfare, discipline, safety, academic achievement, certification for graduation and others as directed.
Direct the maintenance of comprehensive files pertaining to school personnel, supply inventories, financial information and contracts; direct the maintenance of student and staff records at the site.
Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Valid Administrative Credential in combination with either a valid Education Specialist Credential OR PPS Credential
- 3 Letters of Reference
- CV or Resume
- Must be able to pass a DOJ/FBI Clearance
- Must have a negative TB test within 60 days of hire
Any combination equivalent to:
bachelor's degree and five years of classroom experience, including at least three years at the secondary level and at least 2 years in an administrative capacity.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- California Teaching or PPS Credential.
- California Administrative Credential.
- Valid California Class C driver’s license.
