2024-25 Elementary Assistant Principal Of Multilingual Learner Services

Job Description
Position Overview
The Assistant Principal of ML Services will be responsible for overseeing the success of the ML Program with the support of the Regional Director of Student Support Services to ensure that all ML students are progressing academically and within all other goals indicated in their ILPs.
”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities of the Leader of Student Support Services will include, but are not limited to:
Management of Multilingual ServicesManage and coach Multilingual Learner Teachers to ensure all goals are met and that we close the achievement gap between ML students and general education students.
Ensure compliance with all ML laws and regulations, including managing caseloads as needed.
Oversee a comprehensive Response to Intervention program (management of the program can be done by an interventionist, but oversight is provided by the AP of Student Support Services)
Manage and coach interventionists and ML teachers to ensure effective instruction
Ensure all ML students have an ILP that is updated quarterly by ML certified staff.
Speech/Language, psychologists, the nurse, and contracted ABA support
Create testing accommodations and alternative assessment schedules and oversee that all students requiring testing accommodations receive them consistently.
Works with the Dean of Students to create behavior RTI plans, oversee and advise on discipline for students with disabilities.
Develop and implement communication structures for caregivers regarding ML services and opportunities for caregiver input.
Support and advise case managers in selecting and utilizing appropriate testing/classroom accommodations and/or modifications
Professional Development for StaffPlan, implement, and provide ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff, focusing on differentiation and supporting students with varying needs
Conduct classroom observations with other Assistant Principals with a specific focus on improving access, growth and achievement of students with special needs and English Language Learners
Organize summer training and weekly professional development days in coordination with the Principal and other Assistant Principals
Teacher CoachingConduct classroom observations and follow-up with targeted feedback to ML teachers and interventionists to increase efficacy of instruction
Conduct weekly one on one conversations with direct reports, including time for relationship building, gathering feedback, assessing individual needs, and providing feedback
Provide lesson plan feedback to direct reports
As needed, consult on lesson plan strategies for differentiation to all staff members
Conduct twice a year teacher performance evaluation
Teach classes when necessary to avoid gaps in mandated services or for professional development of teachers.
School-Wide LeadershipParticipate in the teacher recruitment and hiring process, in collaboration with the Principal.
Serve as an active member of the School Leadership Team, meeting weekly for strategic planning and discussion of school initiatives and data