Principal - CARES School - Jackson, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy Children's Solutions is looking for a Principal for the CARES School in Jackson, MS. The role involves leading educational programs, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering a supportive environment for students with behavioral health needs. This position requires a commitment to the organization's core values and aims to improve educational outcomes while maintaining a healthy school culture.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

403b Retirement Plan with Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA degree in Special Education.
• Experience in teaching and supervising children with learning and emotional problems required.
• License in Education Administration is a must.

Responsibilities

• Administer educational services at the CARES School.
• Monitor attendance, maintain records and assess students' needs.
• Maintain relationships with staff, parents, and local education authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Special Education

Master’s in Special Education

License in Education Administration

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Education

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best
  
  

Education

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best
  
  

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
  
  

Principal - Position

• The Principal is responsible for administration of the CARES School educational services provided to the students on the Powers and Bagley campuses.
• The Principal works with the staff to plan, organize and implement school activities and services, including operations, curriculum, scheduling, staff development, and development of individual education plans.
• The Principal maintains good relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• The Principal complies with established lines of authority.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

Educational Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance reports monthly.
• Maintain records on the materials, supplies and equipment that are necessary to carry out the daily school routine. The principal involves the staff in determining priorities for instructional supplies.
• Maintain appropriate progress reports and report cards as scheduled.
• Assure that all students are appropriately assessed.
• Facilitate the comprehensive evaluation and determination of eligibility for special education services for students when a disability is suspected.
• Facilitate the development of annual Individualized Educational Programs for Special Education Students.
• Participate in all IEP Meetings as the organization representative for the school.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with Jackson Public Schools, and participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team.
• Manage and direct the Title I Program, including identification of needs, staffing, and services.
• Manage and direct the Section 504 services for students who do not meet the requirements for Special Education services.
• Work with area colleges and universities to develop and implement internships and volunteer activities as a part of the school curriculum.
• Work with area colleges and universities to coordinate work study activities for campus-based programs in Jackson.
• Supervise interns and communicate with colleges and universities related to their responsibilities.
• Maintain current education/training in the areas of: special education, learning disabilities, emotionally disturbed, ADHD, special education trends, special education laws, and curriculum design.
• Maintain IDEA standards and regulations within the school.
  
  

Administrative Support

• Provide weekly supervisory meetings with educational staff.
• Provide activities that facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
• Conceptualize the broad goals of the school and plan accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
• Ensure that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involve the staff and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
• Orient and assist new staff members and provide opportunities for their input in the school program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Principal Responsibilities

• Implement the school curriculum for students from the CARES Center, Day School Program, and the MCBS Program for Autistic Students.
• Reports to the Regional Director, regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies and curriculum.
• Furnishes the necessary supplies and instructional aides to staff for the improvement of instruction.
• Participates in and/or leads curriculum development activities commensurate with school and organization goals.
• Identifies curricular and extracurricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement.
• Regularly uses the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and/or pacing.
• Emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling.
• Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; makes referrals to appropriate organization personnel when needed.
• Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others.
• Works with School Coordinator to effectively:
• Protect instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process.
• Coordinate teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict.
• Maintain high visibility in the school.
• Provide for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel.
• Responsible for the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluation of the school’s professionals, Behavioral-Educational Interventionist, support staff, volunteers and interns.
• Listens and responds to staff, student, and community concerns.
• Develops communications that reflect and support management team decisions in the implementation of MCHS policies.
• Effectively utilizes community resources and volunteers to promote student learning.
• Identifies problem areas and seeks solutions before crisis situations develop.
• Effectively delegates decision making and problem solving to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates’ authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Ensure that the requirements for the Educable Child Program are met.
• Submit Tuition Reimbursement Applications quarterly to the Department of Education.
• Submit quarterly attendance data, reimbursement reports, and invoices to MDE.
• Submit data and information required to receive annual allocations for textbooks.
• Submit data and Information required to receive teacher units under Section 504.
• Submit application and reimbursement forms for Extended School Year annually.
• Meet accreditation requirements and complete process to maintain accreditation on an annual basis.
  

Organization and Community Training

• Maintain certification as a Senior Trainer in Life Space Crisis Intervention.
• Train and certify organization staff members in Life Space Crisis Intervention
• Train and certify community organizations in Life Space Crisis Intervention
• Train volunteers and interns on organization rules, policies and procedures prior to volunteer activities on campus.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of BS/BA degree in Special Education with a Master’s in Special Education preferred.
• License in Education Administration required.
• Three years teaching/supervision experience dealing with children and adolescents with learning and Emotional problems.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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