NP Transformation - Principal/Director of School Full Time - Transformation Academy - Baltimore[...]
Company: Monarchpreschool
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: March 21, 2023
Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location: Transformation Academy - Baltimore, MD
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00
DescriptionAre you interested in working with an organization
transforming the way America cares for and educates its
children?
The Principal is the instructional leader of the school, the
supervisor of the teaching staff. The Principal administers,
evaluates, and modifies the instructional programs offered by the
school, as necessary. Manages school, human, and financial
resources, buildings, grounds, and equipment. Establishes effective
relationships with students, parents, staff, community groups, and
The Children's Guild support staff. Responsible for providing a
safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. It is
the responsibility of the principal to create a school community,
assure regulatory compliance, serve as the Children's Guild's
representative to the Local Education Agencies that refer students
to the school, monitor the IEP process, and create a motivating and
engaging learning environment. The Principal is the final authority
over hiring all educational and related service staff.
Summary
The Children's Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving
children, families, and child-serving organizations. We are
dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its
children through education, behavioral health, national training,
and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children's Guild
Alliance include The Children's Guild, Monarch Academy public
charter and contract schools, Monarch Preschool College Park,
TranZed Academy for Working Students, TranZed Apprenticeships, The
Children's Guild DC Public Charter School, Transformation Education
Institute, and The National Children's Guild Fund. We are among the
most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater
Baltimore/Washington region and are currently expanding in national
and international programs. Each year, the agency's continuum of
care and hundreds of professional staff help thousands of youth and
young adults and their families achieve excellence and success. We
operate public charter and contract schools, special education
schools; preschool; apprenticeships, pre-career programs;
therapeutic group homes; treatment foster care; and behavior health
services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
- A Master's Degree in Special Education and a Maryland
professional certificate from the Maryland State Department of
Education as a special education supervisor or special education
principal; or a valid Maryland professional teaching certificate in
special education and years of satisfactory teaching experience in
special education.
- Hold an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with an
Administrator II endorsement as required by the Maryland State
Board of Education Bylaw.
- Evidence of successful scores on the School Leaders Licensure
Assessment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate:
- Has a thorough understanding of COMAR regulations about
educating children.
- Has a thorough understanding of PL 105-17I.D.E.A.
- Demonstrates staff supervision and capacity-building
skills.
- Has experience in training education staff in lesson planning,
assessment practices, classroom management, behavior interventions,
brain-based learning, experiential instructional strategies,
sensory integration techniques, crisis intervention, data-based
decision making and problem-solving employing brain-based learning
strategies, staff engagement, and the power of culture.
- Has experience with curriculum development.
- Has knowledge and understanding of brain-based learning,
experiential education, assessment tools, project-based
instruction, and integrated curriculum instructional
delivery.
- Has a thorough understanding of educational
disabilities.
- Demonstrates public relations skills.
- Has knowledge of the Continuous Quality Improvement process and
its use in an educational setting.
- Has experience with implementation and analysis of educational
assessment results.
- Has a thorough understanding of the program philosophy,
policies, procedures, and operating systems of The Children
Guild.
- Able to build a school culture that takes account of the
richness and diversity of the school's communities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse
populations.
- Ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support staff
that reflects the diversity of the student population and
community.
- Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and
promotes high expectations for all students.
- Demonstrate ability to garner support and resources, and engage
community organizations, individual education supporters, and
businesses to support student achievement.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills inside and outside of
school.
- Must maintain a record of excellent attendance (attendance
records will be closely evaluated upon application for this
position.
Accountability:
The Principal reports to the Chief of Educational Services and
supervises the classroom teachers, teaching assistants, classroom
assistants, one-to-one assistants, and the assistant
principal(s).
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will retain
accountability for the following Key Result Areas (KRAs).
Key Result Area #1: Regulatory Compliance
This key result area will be achieved when:
- The educational program meets or exceeds the minimum
requirements outlined in the COMAR regulations about operating a
school IEPs are current and services are provided as stated in the
plan.
Key Result Area #2: School Administration
This key result area will be achieved when:
- IEP meetings are scheduled, attended, and led in a way that
meets the needs of the LEA, the parents, the students, and the
faculty.
- Oversees student disciplinary issues
- Manages the budget.
- Physical plant exemplifies TranZed culture.
- A positive relationship exists between the school and the
representatives of the referring Local Education Agencies.
- The program, organizational philosophy (Transformation
Education), and policies of The Children Guild are
institutionalized and maintained.
- Requests for information by the Maryland State Department of
Education, District of Columbia Public Schools, Local Education
Agencies, government entities, and the Children Guild executive
management staff are responded to thoroughly and promptly.
- A positive and effective working relationship exists between
the school administrative team, the Children Guild executive
management team, and the other program Managers.
- Commencement, school assemblies, student recognition systems,
parent meetings, field trips, summer school, professional
development, and school functions are planned, organized, and
executed in a way that fosters learning and reflects a positive
image of the students, the school, and The Children's
Guild.
- the school has the educational equipment, materials, and books
it needs to operate effectively and in compliance with
certification requirements and organizational
expectations.
- A multi-sensory De-escalation room is utilized by the operation
manual.
- Parents are kept informed and involved in, school activities
regularly.
- Collaboration between the Director of Admissions and the
Principal results in placement referrals being responded to
efficiently and effectively.
- Performance reviews of education staff are conducted annually
and are up to date.
- The principal provides input for performance reviews of related
service staff, clinical services supervisor, support staff, school
secretary, medical staff, and psychiatrists to the appropriate
supervisor.
Key Result Area #3:Training
This key result area will be achieved when:
- The Principal facilitates, conducts, and evaluates professional
development activities
- The Principal ensures instructional staff develop effective
lesson plans, IEP/BIP, report cards, leveraging instructional
strategies, assessment tools, data interpretation, instructional
technology, and behavior management strategies
- The Principal evidence self-directed learning through
attendance at conferences, seminars, and workshops aligned with the
agency's mission
Key Result Area #4:Instructional Leadership
This key result area will be achieved when:
- Teachers are provided with the resources and staff development
needed to grow professionally.
- All teachers implement lesson plans, and project-based learning
plans aligned with standards.
- Teaching staff and their assistants are monitored, supervised,
and mentored by their needs and level of teaching skills.
- Principals conduct walk-throughs to determine program needs,
and staff training needs, evaluate progress and provide feedback
and coaching to grow instructional staff.
- The principal assures implementation of PBIS in alignment with
the Children Guild philosophy and is a member of the PBIS
team
- Teachers are prepared in advance for IEP meetings.
- All program services are integrated and in support of the
student's Individual Education Plan.
- Able to build a school culture that takes account of the
richness and diversity of the school's communities.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse
populations.
- Have the ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support
staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and
community.
- Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and
promotes high expectations for all students.
- Demonstrate ability to garner support and resources, and engage
community organizations, individual education supporters, and
businesses to support student achievement.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills inside and outside of
school.
Key Result Area #5:Audit Management
This key result area is achieved when:
- Continuous Quality Improvement reports are accurate and
submitted quarterly.
- The related service tracking system is in place and audited
every month. This will involve auditing clinical and educational
services as stipulated on the IEP.
- A tracking system is in place for recording IEP
reviews.
- Report cards are reviewed and distributed every
quarter.
- The school environment reflects the Children Guild's
philosophy, values, and culture.
Key Result Area #6: Operations
The Principal has responsibility for all operational functions.
He/she may delegate responsibility but must maintain oversight of
all functions. The Principal assures all aspects of operations are
implemented and managed effectively.
- Monitor food services documentation: completed, submitted, and
audited monthly
- Environmental safety regulations are in compliance
- Purchasing and ordering of materials are within a designated
budget
- Credit card accounts are audited monthly
- Security and Emergency Response procedures are enforced at all
times.
Key Result Area #7: Additional Duties
This Key result area is achieved when:
- All duties assigned are carried out in a timely and effective
way.
- The principal engages in his or her professional growth and
development and demonstrates an interest in being a lifelong
learner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
A Masters Degree in Special Education and a Maryland professional
certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education as a
special education supervisor or special education principal; or a
valid Maryland professional teaching certificate in special
education and years of satisfactory teaching experience in special
education.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Hold an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with an
Administrator II endorsement as required by the Maryland State
Board of Education Bylaw.
- Evidence of successful scores on the School Leaders Licensure
Assessment
Cultural Awareness Expectations
- The Children's Guild employees are expected to honor the
diversity that makes up our community. This includes being
respectful and accepting of everyone's personal identity. The
Children's Guild empowers employees to share their own identities
and encourages all members to learn from each other to foster a
safe, tolerant, and diverse community.
- The Children's Guild expects all to contribute to a space where
individuals can grow, learn, share, and embrace differences in a
respectful environment. The Children's Guild recognizes that
expressing personal and cultural identity is crucial to cultivating
a safe community for staff, children, and families.
- Staff will build an empathetic, supportive, and equitable
environment for the students and families we serve.
- Staff will value all children and families we serve and
colleagues by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives,
identities, and experiences, while fostering inclusion that
inspires innovation, encourages respect, and promotes
growth.
- Staff will attract and sustain a diverse workforce by
recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees who work
collaboratively to carry out the mission of The Children's
Guild.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently
required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or
hear.
All Children's Guild employees are expected to demonstrate an
awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the
people with whom they interact (person served, personnel,
families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in
attitudes, organizational structure, policies, and services.
**** Must provide vaccination card or submit to weekly testing
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