Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Building Coordinator - Sea Road SchoolSalary Range: Approx. $118,754 - $137,359Position Overview: The Assistant Principal / Special Services IEP Coordinator serves as a dynamic, developing leader who provides school-wide leadership while simultaneously managing and coordinating building-level special education services. This role is a key member of the school-based leadership team, working collaboratively with the Principal, the Director of Special Services, district-wide administrators, instructional leaders, and educators to drive transformative student growth, foster inclusive practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate operates with a mindset of continuous learning, serving as both an instructional leader and an administrative expert in special services.Supervision and Evaluation- Reports to: The designated school Principal and the Director of Special Services.
- Manages/Supervises: Designated school-based staff members, including Classroom, MLL and GT Teachers, Special Education Teachers/Case Managers, Related Service Providers, 504 Case Managers, Educational Technicians, and other appropriate support staff.
- Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district policies on administrative personnel.
Minimum Qualifications- Education: Master's Degree with a background in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or equivalent.
- Certification: Valid State of Maine Certification (045) as a K-12 Assistant Principal and a valid Maine Special Education Administrator Certification (282 and 035/030 endorsements) or Conditional approval.
- Experience: 3-5 years of successful K-12 teaching experience is strongly preferred, with a preference for at least 3 years in special education teaching; 2 years of experience in administration is preferred. Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership roles and experience working with teams of teachers.
- Knowledge: Federal and state regulations for Special Education, IEP management systems, MTSS models, and PEPG frameworks.
Core Responsibilities1. Instructional Leadership & Data-Driven Management- Assist the Principal in enacting the strongest possible vision of instructional excellence and academic planning.
- Support instructional design, delivery, and decision-making centered around rigorous learning, critical thinking, and high expectations.
- Build school-wide instructional knowledge of standards, curriculum, and research-based instructional practices.
- Coach teachers to identify and address gaps in student mastery.
- Monitor and analyze comprehensive building data, student achievement metrics, and IEP compliance data.
- Lead efforts to track academic outcomes by student sub-groups, focusing on minimizing achievement gaps.
2. Talent Management & Staff Supervision- Serve as an enthusiastic recruiter and effective ambassador to attract, select, and retain a diverse, high-quality school staff.
- Collaborate in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring activities for designated staff.
- Support the Principal in identifying, developing, and leading instructional leadership teams.
- Assist with management and evaluation of general education and Special Services staff.
- Serve as an instructional coach, providing actionable feedback to teachers.
- Mentor new special education teachers and provide professional development and training.
3. Special Education Coordination & IEP Management- Serve as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) representative for building-level special education meetings and IEP processes.
- Facilitate IEP meetings and Professional Learning Community (PLC) activities.
- Ensure compliance with all special education requirements.
- Maintain adherence to state and federal regulations and promote inclusive practices.
- Support case managers with referrals, documentation, notices, and eligibility paperwork.
- Manage Special Services documentation, staffing, scheduling, transfers, and ESY programming.
4. Culture, Community, & Stakeholder Engagement- Work with the Principal to foster a collaborative, safe, and nurturing school culture.
- Enforce student behavior expectations and support proactive intervention systems.
- Act as the primary contact for student interventions and parent engagement.
- Coordinate inclusive education practices and collaborative teaching approaches.
- Serve as a liaison between administrators, staff, agencies, and families.
- Effectively manage conflicts and communicate district perspectives.
5. School Operations & Administration- Serve as the Principal in the Principal's absence when needed.
- Help manage daily school operations including attendance, scheduling, and supervision.
- Monitor school-sponsored activities and extracurricular events.
- Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and support services.
- Collaborate on operational aspects of special education programming.
- Continually refine management and leadership skills.
6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lens- Serve as a dedicated leader in the district's commitment to DEI.
- Contribute to curriculum and instructional improvements with awareness of diverse needs.
- Address experiences that conflict with DEI priorities and identify prevention strategies.
- Advocate for students and staff experiencing discrimination or harassment.
- Model equity-based, diverse, and inclusive behaviors.
- Reflect on personal biases and commit to ongoing DEI growth.
Core Competencies- Change Agent Mindset: Strives toward improving students' lives and views education as a driver of opportunity.
- Student-Centered: Keeps students' needs central to every action and decision.
- Relationship-Oriented: Builds rapport, trust, and collaborative relationships.
- Coaching Orientation: Offers actionable feedback and models excellence.
- Resourceful & Responsive: Optimizes available tools and adapts to challenges.
- Strong Communicator: Shares information clearly and synthesizes research and data.
- Leadership Orientation: Acts with integrity, ethical awareness, and innovation.
Terms of Employment: This is a year-round administration position. Salary is based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.How to ApplyPlease submit your application materials through our online career portal as follows:
- Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest where it asks for a Resume. (Resume and letters of reference are not required).
- External Applicants: Submit a current Resume/CV and three (3) Letters of Reference.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
