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Title: Special Education Assistant PrincipalReports to: School PrincipalCompany IntroYou must be located in the state of South Carolina.We know that every student's journey is different. At Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC), we combine personalized learning with a safe, virtual environment, helping students achieve academic success on their own terms—whether they're preparing for college, a career, or whatever comes next.Job DescriptionAnticipated Salary: Assistant Principal Scale. This is an exempt position.Time Off Plan: 25 days of PTO. Additional Time Off: MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Week of July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Wed-Fri), Winter Break (Dec. 24-Jan. 1).This position directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and special education activities of students by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate leads.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development and coordination activities; As needed, researches and implements non-K12 curriculum resources that meet state standards;Helps articulate the school's mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results; Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment;Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs (such as Title I, LAP, CTE);Oversees the school's special education department in order to ensure compliance with federal, state, and school laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Collaborates with special programs leadership and special education teachers regarding the eligibility and compliance processes;Responds to inquiries from parents and school systems in a timely manner;Works collaboratively with others to achieve special education performance and compliance goals; Serves as a liaison between parents, teachers and lead teachers;Manages the enrollment process so that all newly enrolled students have records for 5 and 30 day enrollment meetings;Maintains a system of compliance to ensure that Enrich is reporting accurate dates to the state and all active student files are complete;Work with Testing Coordinator to ensure special programs students are provided with appropriate accommodations for standardized testingWork closely with RTI Coordinator and Special Programs Manager on Child Find queries and evaluationsSupervises and evaluates teaching staff; Manages teacher performance, developing and providing necessary training to support their professional development; Manages Master and Lead Teachers and programs;Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in schoolRequired Education And ExperienceBachelor's degreeValid South Carolina teaching certification in special educationPrevious Leadership/ Supervisory ExperienceFive (5) years of educational experience OREquivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrable leadership, organizational and time management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomesAbility to problem solve independently and have a high level of organizationUnderstanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlinesAbility to work independently, typically 40+ hours per weekAbility to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the schoolAbility to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for face to face professional development, student testing, and as required by schoolAccess to reliable high-speed internetMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.Ability to clear required background checkPreferred Education And/or ExperiencePrevious experience as an online EducatorPrevious administrative experienceSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has 1-4 direct reports and 5-20 indirect reports. Monitors staff performance and refers performance concerns to School Principal for review.Top PerksBenefits: Health care, dental, life insurance, and retirement through PEBA - Keep your service credit!Work from home 8am-4pm - no car or lunch duty!Laptop provided by the school and eligibility for internet reimbursementLocationAll staff must reside in the state of South Carolina.This Position Is Remote With The Following Travel ExpectationsAttend local student outing 1-2 times per semesterAttend in-person professional development 1-3 times per semesterAttend back-to-school professional development in July (1-3 consecutive days)Participate in in-person student testingAdditional details on travel will be provided in the interview processAdditional InformationWe offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASCThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.This is an annual contract position.Equal Opportunity StatementThe Heron Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr