INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT 287
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: DEPARTMENT:
Principal/Program Supervisor (Special Education) Special Education
INCUMBENT NAME: BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION
Unaffiliated (Administrator)
REPORTS TO: FLSA DESIGNATION:
Executive Director of Special Services & Educational Exempt Programs
PART I – SUMMARY OF SCOPE OF CLASSIFICATION
This class is accountable for the overall operation of a building and for promoting an atmosphere
conducive to learning in alignment with the District Mission, Core Values and Strategic Directions. The principal is an educational leader of the District and the instructional leader of the building, responsible for keeping current on educational trends that affect the school.
PART II – MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in special education or related field plus four (4) years of professional level experience working in an educational setting.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENT:
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
B. CREDENTIALS:
C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
K-12 principal license and director of special education license; OR
Director of special education license and enrollment in a principal licensure program; OR K-12 principal license and enrollment in a special education director licensure program; OR MN K-12 principal license and any special education licensure (if eligible for a waiver for
special education funding)
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Minnesota Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.
D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Principal’s license – 125 clock hours of supervisory education in five years. Teaching license – 125 clock hours in five years.
E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques and educational administration;
2. Considerable knowledge of relevant Federal and State statues, guidelines and regulations;
3. Knowledge in staff development with intentions to build leadership capacity in others with focus on student learning and development;
4. Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;
5. Knowledge of the principles and practices of education for special needs population; 6. Considerable problem solving and decision making skills;
7. Demonstrated skills in instructional and organizational leadership, management, and communication in engaging students, staff, family and community;
8. Ability to plan, organize, direct and control an educational program;
9. Demonstrated ability to navigate intercultural issues with sensitivity and awareness and with a high level of cultural proficiency;
10. Ability to drive cultural diversity and inclusiveness throughout building;
11. Ability to effectively use data based decision making to design instruction, in order to impact learning of all students;
12. Ability to prepare and present clear and concise written and oral reports;
13. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with program staff, the Board and District administration, the Minnesota Department of Education and other State agencies, member districts, public school systems, local education agencies, parents, students and others contacted during the course of work;
14. Ability to understand differentiated and personalized instruction and continuous improvement with ability to implement school wide instructional initiatives, monitor extent of implementation and direct revisions as required;
15. Administrative ability;
PART III – POSITION SUPERVISES
Supervises teachers, professional support staff, and clerical staff assigned to the educational program.
PART IV – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
1. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the operations and activities at a District facility or major educational program(s);
2. Coordinates all educational services provided by the facility or program;
3. Supervises educational staff in academic, vocational, and special education programs; 4. Evaluates staff performance;
5. Allocates resources within the educational program in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of service;
6. Ensures that the educational program is in compliance with Federal and State regulations and district policies and procedures;
7. Organizes staff schedules and school calendar to meet State and District guidelines and program needs;
8. Recommends policies and procedures that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the District and Federal and State mandates;
9. Provides consultation to staff in curriculum development and program planning; 10. Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of existing educational programs; 11. Revises educational programs and plans, develops, and implements new programs; 12. Oversees extra-curricular activities and projects;
13. Directs the maintenance of educational records; 14. Prepares written and oral reports;
15. Assists in the preparation and administration of allocated budget;
16. May direct the recruitment, screening and selection of professional staff.
PART V – WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to the job. Follow other instructions as written.
NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C)
0% OR Never on Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift
Physical N O F C Physical N O F C
What is moved – weight and
distance
Grasping
Computers/Printers & Binders Twisting
Describe movement: lift, push, pull Repeat Motion
Lower, carry, reach above Driving Automotive Equipment
Standing Fingering/Handling
Walking Feeling
Sitting Visual Acuity: near
Bending/Stooping Visual Acuity: far
Kneeling/Duration Dept Perception
Squatting Color Discrimination
Climbing/Height Peripheral Vision
Balancing Talking
Crawling/Distance Hearing
Reaching above shoulder Running
Reaching at or below shoulder Other
Physical Surroundings Environmental Conditions
Cold (50 degrees F or less) Chemicals
Heat (90 degrees F or more) Gases and Fumes
Exposure to abusive and/or offensive behavior and language
Confinement to small, restricted area
Inside Work Exposure to unpleasant odors
Office or Classroom setting Exposure to bodily fluids
Outside work Dampness
Unprotected Heights Extreme Noise, Vibration
Use Moving Machinery or Equipment
Driving a motor vehicle
Mental Requirements and Stress of the Position: Place an “X” by all descriptions that apply to this job. Exposed to stressful situations, such as demanding students, visitors, public.
Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distraction, such as distractions from telephone, customers, co-workers, etc. Must exert self control in very difficult situations, such as individuals and/or situations may be difficult to deal with.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFED. INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT 287 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSSARY.
