The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton is seeking an Assistant Principal to provide a quality instructional program to children with blindness and visual impairment. This position is for Academic Year 2008 - 2009. As with all school positions, funding is contingent upon final approval of the budget by the Governor and General Assembly.
Responsibilities include:
- Organize, maintain and evaluate instructional programs
- Supervise staff and program implementation
- Oversee compliance with applicable licensure standards
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance and student achievement
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of state assessment system
- Serve as administrative designee for Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings
- Plan in-service training and professional development for staff
- Develop and implement the department budget
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with staff, community and others
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 (an additional endorsement in Special Education – visual impairments or adapted curriculum is preferred). Candidates without education in blindness and moderate to severe disabilities must be willing to complete coursework in these areas. Experience in teaching children with blindness or visual impairment is preferred
- Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with blindness or visual impairment
- Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
- Knowledge of the Standards of Learning (SOL) and curriculum development
- Ability to supervise staff and work using a team approach
- Ability to communicate, organize and interact with people
- Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management
- Experience as a leader in education and as a full-time classroom teacher in an accredited school
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to interact on a physical level with children and to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending , and climbing
Note: A criminal history check will be required for final candidates.
Applications must be completed on-line at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. For assistance call TDD (540) 332-9069, FAX (540) 332-9042, or visit our website at www.vsdbs.virginia.gov.
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