Detroit Public Schools Community District

Overseeing and managing school operations, supervising staff, and supporting special education programs. | Must have a master's degree in education or related field, valid Michigan teacher and administrator certificates, and at least five years of teaching experience including three in special education. | Job Description Job Title Position Title: Assistant Principal Location: Charles Drew Salary: $102,257 + $15,000 ESE administrator salary enhancement (pro-rated based on hire date) Reports to: Building Principal Bargaining Unit: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting • Must hold an active ESE endorsement and receive Full or temporary approval for Supervisor of Special Education under Michigan Department of Education. Position Summary The Assistant Principal (AP) provides day-to-day operational support for the assigned school and related Exceptional Student Education (ESE) personnel to help ensure the achievement/success of school and ESE specific goals and objectives. The AP oversees and directs aspects of a Free and Appropriate Public Education focused on the daily operation of specially designed instruction as required under IDEA and MARSE. The AP focuses on the supervision and management of special education programs, including inclusion and accommodations within the general education school building to provide educational services, instruction, communication, budget, and personnel guidance. The Special Education building-level administrator will be responsible for acting as a liaison between special education staff in the building, constituents and the ESE Central Office department. This role is key in supporting the principal with defining and enforcing school policies and guidelines for students, staff, and parents. As such, the AP is an integral member of the school’s leadership team. Minimum Qualifications • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of education or related field of special education. • Full approval or temporary approval (If qualified), for Supervisor of Special Education under Michigan Department of Education requirements • Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certificate in Secondary or Elementary Education with a minimum of one special education endorsement area. • Valid State of Michiagn School Administrator Certificate • Minimum of five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience, with a minimum of three (3) years in special education, and an annual performance rating of effective (E), or highly effective (HE) • Knowledge and understanding of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and how it relates to the development, implementation and monitoring of ESE programs, services, procedures and processes • Proven experience serving in a leadership capacity (i.e., assistant principal, dean, school improvement chair, District-Level Teacher Consultant, ESE lead teacher) • Exemplary presentation, organizational, and communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing) • Strong technology skills, including competence in the use of technology to prepare and complete reports and communications • Demonstrated knowledge of current educational research and ability to translate into classroom and school practice • Evidence of skills analyzing and interpreting student achievement data and utilizing that data to increase student achievement • Exemplary attendance Essential Functions • 1. Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school’s curriculum. • Model, identify, discuss and provide feedback on effective pedagogical strategies. • Supervise instruction, including monitoring of lesson plans and provide actionable feedback. • Provide professional development opportunities and establish Professional Learning Communities focused on closing the achievement gap. • Develop programs aligned with the School Improvement Plan and the District Academic Plan. • Interpret, review, and monitor data systems relative to student assessments. • Access the student information system for the purposes of creating, monitoring, and reviewing schedules, reports, and student data. • Communicates relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff and parents. • Contact and communicate directly with parents/guardians on a regular basis to ensure parent awareness of and involvement in their child’s school performance. • Conduct teacher observations and assist with the performance evaluation process. • Work and collaborate effectively with teachers and other school-based personnel to develop and implement individual student support plans. • Assist with the management of the school’s operational processes (i.e., budgeting, facility maintenance, grant compliance, scheduling, etc.) • Maintain accurate data, records, etc. to document all activities conducted and services provided. • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the principal. Security Clearance Internal Applicants If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check. External Applicants In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire. Method Of Application Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897. DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.