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Kansas Employer Principal in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Principal at Hope Learning Center (5186)
JOB POSTING
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Title Principal at Hope Learning Center
Posting ID 5186
Description 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: Masters degree from an accredited university and active
buildingleadership 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Counsel students, recommend, and implement student intervention and/or disciplinary
actions in accordance with District policy and procedures.
4. Plan and coordinate extra-curricular activities for students, including interaction with
students at general education sites.
5. 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.
6. Analyze data to establish appropriate goals and objectives in context of improving
academic achievement and social-emotional growth for students.
7. Promote use of research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction.
8. Supervise, evaluate, recruit, and interview for employment of special education teachers,
related service staff, and classified staff as applicable.
9. Assist with the planning, organization, and presentation of professional development for
licensed and classified staff to directly enhance performance and improve student
learning.
10. Monitor the operation of the facility and coordinate efforts surrounding the maintenance
of the school site to meet the needs of the school population.
11. Monitor the operation of the school cafeteria; collaborate with designated school
personnel regarding the provision of food service.
12. 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.
13. Encourage and initiate collaboration with various school and community agencies to help
meet the needs of students with special needs.
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14. Provide parents with information concern ing the special needs of the students, special
education law, and conflict resolution.
15. Develop and maintain an inventory control system for special education materials and
equipment.
16. Develop and maintain a system for evaluating, selecting, and maintaining the equipment,
supplies, and materials necessary for the delivery of special education services.
17. Prepare the school budgets and maintain control over budgetary allocations.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and