What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal - Bert Goens Learning Center position at Van Buren Intermediate School District?
Job Goal(s):
The primary goals of the BGLC Assistant Principal are to: a) hire, train and supervise program and support staff, b) ensure the provision and high quality special education programming to students, and c) lead an effective and efficient building.
Job Location:
Bert Goens Learning Center
705 South Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree required
Certification:
Endorsement of other professional certification for the provision of special education, special education approval for Supervisor/Director with adequate continuing education credits toward maintaining such certifications.
Work Experience:
Five years of experience in a special education field or other position(s) of leadership significantly related to the responsibilities described in this job description
Skills:
- Ability to create/provide effective technical assistance in a variety of formats and venues to diverse constituencies on issues pertaining to special education
- Ability to administer professional development in all areas of special education
- Ability to implement and train individuals in “best practices” related to special education
- Possess expertise with data collection and compliance with Federal and State of Michigan Rules and Regulations
- Ability to provide leadership on implementing systematic changes to improve the overall delivery of special education programming and services
- Ability to foresee future trends in education
- Ability to work with superintendents, principals, teachers and parents
- Ability to write short and complete policies and procedures for special education that are understood by all
- Ability to sit or stand for longer periods of time
- Ability to physically intervene and/or use de-esclataion strategies if needed
- Ability to understand the perspective from several points of view (superintendent, ISD vs LEA, building principal, special education teacher, general education teacher, support staff and parent)
- Must be child oriented
Essential Job Functions:
- Act as an instructional leader in the building promoting best practices in curriculum, assessment, instruction and positive behavioral support.
- Actively involved with School Improvement Process.
- Promote data-based decision making.
- Evaluate staff as assigned by the Principal.
- Promote strong family involvement.
- Assist the Principal in the planning and implementation of staff professional development activities.
- Work collaboratively with various community agencies.
- Work cooperatively with the BGLC Principal in conducting REED, Eligibility Recommendation and IEPT meetings.
- Act as facilities manager for the building in consultation with the Principal or Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services.
- Assist Principal with the collection and reporting of data for the pupil accounting process and the local district bill back system.
- Help coordinate transportation needs for all BGLC students.
- Supervise other staff as assigned by the Principal.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal.
General Responsibilities
- Adhere to policies and procedures of the Van Buren ISD
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon time lines.
- Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
