Assistant Principal (Chimes School)

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far!  Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

 LEADERSHIP

1. Integrates the School into the Chimes network and utilizes the full spectrum of Chimes resources.
2. Maintains positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with staff, supervisors and parents.
3. Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and School personnel.
4. Creates a stable, smooth-functioning educational organization by establishing and maintaining an environment of mutual trust and respect through supportive leadership.
5. Assists in leading the school staff to function as an effective team that is part of Chimes Family of Services.
6. Ensures fairness for all students and staff, and values diversity in the school environment.
7. Demonstrates an understanding of differences in abilities, modes of contribution and social and cultural backgrounds consistent with the philosophy, values and mission of Chimes.
8. Remains accessible to students, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
9. Facilitates overall operation of School program in absence of the Principal.
10. Provides oversight for programmatic concerns within the School, including assisting with curriculum development and creation of policies and school procedures.
11. In cooperation with staff, develops programs to meet individual and classroom objectives.
12. Assists Principal in supervision of classroom staff.
13. Handles student behavior problems as required, thus providing staff support.
14. Assists in monitoring process of MSDE state evaluation team.

 ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Ensures the health, safety and welfare of students, employees and visitors.
2. Assists in keeping the staff informed and seeks ideas for improvement through staff meetings incorporating these ideas into the continuous Quality Improvement Program.
3. Assists in the completion of records and reports as requested by Chimes in a timely fashion.
4. Reviews and maintains records, prepares reports and composes correspondence relative to the work.
5. Applies knowledge of Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Law and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) to IEP process.
6. Researches current information and data regarding curriculum development, materials and tools for learning appropriate for students.

 STUDENT

1. Interacts and collaborates with students, parents and the community to build a school environment that maximizes students’ learning, academics, performance and social growth essential to the operation of a responsive, effective and efficient instructional environment.
2. Assists in school-level student placement team, coordinating all related activities.
3. Assists parents of new admissions in completion of required records.
4. Assists in coordination of Extended School Year services.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Is a positive role model for individuals served and Agency staff.
2. Contributes to a work atmosphere in a manner which is positive, enthusiastic, respectful and courteous.
3. Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties and assists staff in learning to use the technology.
4. Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
5. Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
6. Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors and the public.
7. Follows instructions and abides by Agency policies and procedures.
8. Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S):

1. Assists in crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when individuals served are in danger of injuring themselves or others.
2. Participates in interdisciplinary team functions.
3. Represents School in Agency-wide functions/committees.
4. Serves on committees which study areas of concern and recommends policy changes.
5. Works cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers maximizing the volunteers’ experience while meeting the needs of individuals served and the programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:    A Master's Degree in School Administration and Supervision or Master's Degree with 18 graduate credits in School Administration and Supervision and in possession or eligible for a Maryland Administrator I or II certification. Experience promoting teamwork.  Determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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