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Maize USD 266 is seeking an experienced administrator to lead Hope Learning Center. Hope Learning Center (HLC), a special day school located in Mt. Hope, hosts three programs. They include: Transitional Skills Program (TransNet), Therapeutic Social/Emotional Day School Program, and Interim Alternative Education Setting (IAES).

This Principal serves as the primary administrator and instructional leader of a special education attendance center; establishing and maintaining educational programs in compliance with District objectives; directing the operations of the school site; establishing and maintaining a positive school climate for the learning, behavior, safety, health, and welfare of students and personnel. This is a 12-month position

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Master’s degree from an accredited university and active building leadership license

Special Knowledge/Skills: School and building operations, curriculum and instruction, budgeting, personnel management, implementation of policies and procedures, data interpretation, verbal and written communication, special education

Experience: At least 2 years of building leadership experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide oversight of a diverse community of special education students in compliance with state and federal law, Board of Education policy, administrative regulations, and consent decrees.
• Participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for attending students alongside the LEA representative; verify the meetings are conducted annually and the necessary records and legally required documents are completed and processed.
• Counsel students, recommend, and implement student intervention and/or disciplinary actions in accordance with District policy and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate extra-curricular activities for students, including interaction with students at general education sites.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and ongoing monitoring of special education programs and related services during regular and/or extended school year sessions to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and local district policies and procedures.
• Analyze data to establish appropriate goals and objectives in context of improving academic achievement and social-emotional growth for students.
• Promote use of research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction.
• Supervise, evaluate, recruit, and interview for employment of special education teachers, related service staff, and classified staff as applicable.
• Assist with the planning, organization, and presentation of professional development for licensed and classified staff to directly enhance performance and improve student learning.
• Monitor the operation of the facility and coordinate efforts surrounding the maintenance of the school site to meet the needs of the school population.
• Monitor the operation of the school cafeteria; collaborate with designated school personnel regarding the provision of food service.
• In conjunction with the district of residence, provide the necessary oversight to ensure the safe and appropriate transportation of students to and from school, work sites, and/or extracurricular activities.
• Encourage and initiate collaboration with various school and community agencies to help meet the needs of students with special needs.
• Provide parents with information concerning the special needs of the students, special education law, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and maintain an inventory control system for special education materials and equipment.
• Develop and maintain a system for evaluating, selecting, and maintaining the equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for the delivery of special education services.
• Prepare the school budgets and maintain control over budgetary allocations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and phone, two-way radio, 10 passenger van and/or 14 passenger minibus

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion: Repetitive hand motion, some walking, occasional reaching, carrying, stooping, and kneeling

Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds

Environment: Prolonged and irregular hours, primarily indoors with some outdoor activities, may be noisy

Mental Demands: Maintain focus, decision making, remain composed under pressure

The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school
• Special education school

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Hope, KS 67108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person