Assistant Principal of Elmer A. Knopf Learning Center presso Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

The Assistant Principal Elmer Knopf Learning Center (EKLC) assists the principal in overall administration, supervision and implementation of instructional and ancillary services for special education students. Supervises and evaluates staff, coordinates ancillary services, Individualized Education Planning Team (IEPT) meetings, transportation and communication with parents as directed by the principal.

1. Assists in the implementation, supervision and coordination of all programs and services at EKLC, in compliance with special education rules.
2. Conducts IEPT meetings as the administrator designee.
3. Conducts staff evaluations for staff as assigned.
4. Coordinates in-service and staff development activities based on the annual needs assessment, school improvement plan and principal direction.
5. Assists in the coordination and development of school improvement activities.
6. Supervises support services and activities, such as lunch programs, transportation, health needs, evening activities, etc.
7. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of student behavior management plans.
8. Works with instructional/ancillary staff in the development and monitoring of support services.
9. Assists in the completion of local, intermediate, state and federal required reports.
10. Assists the principal in activities related to inventory, requisition, storage, accounting and budgeting of materials, supplies and equipment.
11. Functions as an administrative representative to committees upon request by the principal and/or director of special services.
12. Develops and carries out strategies to involve parents through participative in-service and parent support systems.
13. Serves as an administrative team member for the employment of personnel.
14. Responsible for discipline for student infractions requiring administrative intervention.
15. Reviews referral packets for Center Based Program placement consideration. Maintains contact with LEA Special Education Administrator regarding necessary requirements for complete packet.
16. Represents Program concerns with Special Education Administrators and with GISD Administrators.
17. Communicates with Program staff regarding documentation requirements for Ed Plan, Behavior Incident Reports, REED’s, MET’s, etc.
18. Responsible for the supervision and coordination of a variety of instructional and support programs for students as directed by the principal.
19. Assists the principal with program monitoring and evaluation to assure program quality, equal access, student achievement and adherence to board policy and district administrative guidelines.
20. Conducts staff meetings in the absence of the principal; supervises and monitors staff. Assists the principal in evaluations including reviewing and monitoring teacher lesson plans, grade books, attendance records, student’s records, etc.
21. Consults, counsels and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
22. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

1. Participates with students and staff in extracurricular activities.
2. Represents the district and EKLC during negotiations and on the bargaining unit Contract Administration and Problem-Solving Committee, as requested.
3. Provides administrative support as requested at other district special education programs.
4. Serves in special administrative assignments as designated by the principal/assistant or the superintendent.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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