Principal, Alternative Education

Accountable for providing an educational environment in the school that fosters academic achievement, behavioral growth and appropriate social functioning for all students. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and provide instructional leadership in the curriculum and all aspects of the school program within the Alternative Education Program. Accountable for providing a positive educational atmosphere that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to students, staff, curriculum, school climate and culture and all aspects of the educational environment.

Incumbent is responsible for duties in a community school site, involving a substantial geographic area and having a varying number of students and staff.

Supervisory responsibility includes direct and indirect supervision of certificated and classified staff.

Provides leadership social emotional learning, school and community relations and community partnerships.

Contacts with others include peers and supervisors, school districts, AIU personnel, community partners and the public.

Management of staff including selection, orientation, observation and evaluation, and support, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for applicable personnel.

Ensuring that staff remain current in their knowledge relative to their assignments by coordinating, monitoring and evaluating professional development activities.

Observe and evaluate staff using the Danielson framework as outlined in Act 13.

Design, implement, and monitoring of the master schedule so that instruction, supervision and support is provided for students at all times.

Conduct parent, district and agency meetings and site visitations.

Provide support to district staff in reintegrating students into school programs.

Develop, implement and maintain an effective system for school records and office support services.

Establish and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with clients, staff, other agencies, regional and state administrators through announcements, letters, telephone communications, attendance at meetings and site visits.

Assist in coordinating the enrollment, IEP process and behavior plan creation to ensure appropriate educational planning and services are provided for students, and that mandatory participants are present and involved in the meetings.

Developing and maintaining deep relationships and partnerships with school districts, county services, juvenile probation and community support agencies.

Developing and maintaining communications with District Liaisons in all matters concerning the educational programming for students.

Maintain professional competencies in areas of responsibility; maintain contact with and participate in professional job-related organizations; serve as a liaison to professional groups.

Prepare and present a variety of reports, records and statistical data regarding activities, attendance, physical maintenance and instructional needs of services.

Participate in the development and implementation of unit goals and objectives.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of contracts, collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures.

Perform related duties as assigned.