Assistant Principal

Overview:
Beacon School is a special educational service provider for five local school districts in Athens County. School age programming is tailored to meet the needs of students age 5-21 with focus in the areas of functional academics, prevocational instruction, socialization, daily living skills, adaptive physical education, fine/gross motor skills, and recreation/leisure.

The Assistant Principal, under the direct supervision of the Director of Education/Principal, plays a vital role as a key member of the interdisciplinary leadership team at Beacon School. This position is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of both staff and students, contributing to policy development, and ensuring high-quality program delivery. The Assistant Principal will lead the school in the absence of the Principal and work closely with the Behavior Support Specialist. This role is a temporary position that will transition into the Director of Educational Services/Principal position. This position is designed to succeed the current Director of Educational Service.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Communication:

• Actively lead and motivate staff, ensuring respectful communication at all levels of the organization. Foster an environment of engagement and collaboration to achieve school goals.

Student Support:

• Plan, direct, administer and evaluate Beacon School’s educational and support programs including Preschool, School Age, Therapies and family support.
• Coordinate development and monitoring of teaching curriculum.
• Ensure that services are provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive manner.
• Provide direct support to staff in implementing behavior management programs and assist in de-escalation and crisis interventions when needed.
• Participates in student arrival and departure each school day by being present outside of the building and assisting with loading/unloading of students as needed.

Operational Support:

• Work closely with the Beacon School Dir. of Ed. and Administrative Specialist on all matters related to tracking, scheduling, reporting, and record keeping.
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for education programs; develop and implement school budget in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
• Monitor incident reports and respond to issues related to student safety and welfare. Ensure all necessary protocols for abuse, neglect, or other concerns are followed and reported.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports in a timely manner.

Program Leadership:

• Leads PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) and other school programs.
• Oversee the IEP process, ensuring student records are accurate, accessible, and confidential. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Ohio Department of Education and Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Staffing & Development:

• Provide direct support and oversight to assigned staff; plan and implement staff development goals and activities.
• Assist in planning and delivering staff development activities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of school staff.
• Participate in interviews, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee local school district Paraprofessionals.
• Serves as a Substitute Teacher in the classroom when required due to staff absences, lack of available substitutes, staff meeting or training requirements.

Community Relations:

• Maintain a positive and professional presence in the community, representing the school at meetings and events; serves on committees as requested by the Superintendent.
• Work with referral sources, particularly local school districts to identify children in need of services.
• Work with various other community agencies to coordinate and improve services for children.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience:
The successful candidate should possess:

• Master’s degree required; a degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in educational leadership, with 2 years in a supervisory or administrative role, preferably in a special education setting.
• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities and managing educational, therapy, and support programs.
• Demonstrates leadership/management/ communication skills. Has organizational skills.
• Eligible for ODE Principal certification.
• Knowledge of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and experience in ensuring compliance with IEP deadlines and state/federal regulations.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including local school districts, referral sources, internal departments, and external agencies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address issues and concerns effectively and with sensitivity.
• Familiarity with Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) regulations and requirements preferred.

Applications are being accepted for this position from January 17, 2025, to February 7, 2025, or until the position is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply within this timeframe.

Internal applications will be given priority in screening and selection.

NOTE: Transferrable skills will be considered. Please be sure to clearly highlight any transferrable skillsets.

Working conditions may exist that do not normally exist in the occupation of a public employee. These conditions may include: exposure to blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, potential infectious materials, hazardous chemicals and/or aggressive behaviors.

ACBDD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• OH Dept. of Ed, Principal License (Preferred)
• Educators License, Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Athens, OH 45701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Athens, OH 45701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person