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Assistant Director / Principal of Special Education

Assistant Director / Principal of Special Education

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Assistant Director / Principal for Intermediate School District 917’s Federal Setting IV Special Education programs and directs the implementation of special education programming, including curriculum, district policies, and continuously overseeing staff and students. The Assistant Director / Principal plays a vital role in providing leadership to create and sustain a consistent, safe environment conducive to education at the assigned program as well as on a district-wide level. In this role, one helps lead, model, and encourage respect, communication, and competency. This role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

Occupational Therapist

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed OT works closely with the Student Support Services Team to support the development and implementation of the special education service delivery model. The OT serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based practices.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

School Psychologist

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  • The licensed school psychologist works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • The psychologist serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based instructional practices and targeted professional development.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Special Education Teacher (FEST Program)

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • The teacher serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based instructional practices and targeted professional development.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose