Northern Star Online Assistant Principal
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary TBD
- Generous Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions)
Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree in education or related field or Ed. Specialist Degree
- Three (3) years of professional-level experience working in an educational setting
- Special Education licensure and teaching experience in special education, preferred
Licensure Requirements
- Valid licensure as K-12 Principal, and
- Director of Special Education Director license OR must be licensed within two (2) years
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies for a diverse student population
- Knowledge of:
- theory and research in education
- application of methods used in improving academic achievement
- educational assessment practices and techniques
- effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques
- academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations
- procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary/secondary level program operation
- Minnesota State Academic Standards
- school safety procedures
- effective supervision and discipline
- State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures
- instructional technology
- current educational theories and practices
- evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions
- Skills in:
- crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques
- effective problem solving
- leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to:
- communicate well both orally and in writing;
- plan, organize and coordinate the activities of an educational program
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
- work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- lead and supervise staff and students
- remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals
- prioritize and manage multi-task complex issues
- apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
- evaluate culturally responsive instruction
Essential Functions
- Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs;
- Coordinating and supervising of program activities;
- Overall supervision of the facility;
- Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff;
- Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas;
- Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed;
- Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school;
- Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information;
- Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress;
- Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards;
- Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion;
- Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development;
- Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal;
- Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others;
- Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal;
- Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
- Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned;
- Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed;
- Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings;
- Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities;
- Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures;
- Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures;
- Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students;
- Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students;
- Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts;
- Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.
- View the job classification: Assistant Principal