Assistant Principal, Special Education: Leadership & Equity

Capital Region BOCES; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension-based retirement system

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Capital Region BOCES seeks an Assistant Principal for its Special Education division to lead daily operations, support student success, and partner with schools and families. You will supervise staff, oversee IEP compliance with IDEA and Part 200, and coordinate referrals and transitions, while driving data-informed decisions and a culture of equity.

This role offers a collaborative, data-driven environment with opportunities to shape safety, instructional innovation, and leadership development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field.
• New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Administrator (SDA).
• Programmatic experience in a special education setting.
• Proven track record of using data-driven decision making to improve instruction, student outcomes, and school operations.
• Strong team building, leadership, and crisis-response skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school district administration, teachers, students, family members, and community providers.

Responsibilities

• Greet arrival, coordinate bussing, and act as acting leader when the Principal is out.
• Partner with district CSEs, families, and teachers; review IEPs and ensure IDEA/Part 200 compliance.
• Handle crises with a trauma-informed, restorative approach; conduct disciplinary investigations and inform parents.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through evaluations; ensure smooth intake-to-placement transitions.
• Observe, evaluate, and coach teachers and teaching assistants; design faculty meetings and professional learning.
• Lead safety, attendance, student engagement, and instructional-innovation committees across BOCES.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Equity focus

Education

Master’s degree in educational leadership

New York State SBL or SDA certification

Job description

Capital Region BOCES seeks an Assistant Principal for its Special Education division to lead daily operations, support student success, and partner with schools and families. You will supervise staff, oversee IEP compliance with IDEA and Part 200, and coordinate referrals and transitions, while driving data-informed decisions and a culture of equity.

This role offers a collaborative, data-driven environment with opportunities to shape safety, instructional innovation, and leadership development