Special Education Principal

FullBloom; Sherman, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package including medical, 40

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

SESI Schools, a division of FullBloom, seeks a School Director to lead the School Program, ensuring quality and compliance, supervising staff, and driving student success in Sherman, Texas.

The role oversees academic policies, budgeting, PBIS implementation, and collaboration with parents and district officials to support all students and maintain detailed records of progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Administration and special education teaching credential preferred.
• Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
• Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
• Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
• Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
• Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
• Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
• Enforcing discipline when necessary
• Providing an atmosphere free of bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential
• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
• Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
• Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their IEPs
• Observe classrooms regularly with feedback forms
• Attend regional activities including weekly Director’s Meeting
• Attend monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; grow and complete goals
• Forge and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)
• Maintain records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, adhering to financial guidelines
• Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose cost/revenue strategies
• Collaborate with finance to prepare financial reports and forecasts
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures
• Support staff professional development and training needs
• Manage enrollment processes
• Coordinate daily school operations and communication
• Collaborate with facilities management for maintenance needs
• Implement systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Organize and facilitate IEP meetings
• Maintain documentation of special education services and progress reports
• Stay updated with best practices in special education
• Lead school-wide PBIS program development and implementation
• Provide guidance and support to teachers implementing PBIS
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field

Administration and special education teaching credential preferred

Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred

Job description

Overview

Why Join Us

Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. We believe that all children deserve an education that goes beyond academics and enables them to realize their full potential and grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults.

The Opportunity

The School Director will be responsible for leading the School Program. They will oversee the quality and compliance of the program, supervise staff, and track progress towards goals. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional leader who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
• Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
• Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
• Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
• Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
• Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
• Enforcing discipline when necessary
• Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential.
• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
• Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
• Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Observe classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
• Attend and participate in regional activities including weekly Director’s Meeting
• Attend and participate in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
• Forge and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)
• Maintain excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
• Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
• Collaborate with the finance department to prepare financial reports and forecasts, providing regular updates to the school administration.
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Support staff professional development initiatives, identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or programs.
• Manage enrollment processes, including student admissions, transfers, and withdrawals.
• Coordinate daily school operations, ensuring smooth communication among various departments.
• Collaborate with facilities management to address maintenance and infrastructure needs.
• Implement systems and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the school.
• Organize and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholder
• Maintain accurate documentation of special education services, progress reports, and related records
• Stay updated with best practices and research in special education, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based strategies
• Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program.(Thought partner)
• Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing PBIS practices.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field required
• Administration and special education teaching credential preferred
• Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred

Posted Salary Range

• USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

The school is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI). SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral support to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional teacher who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

FullBloom is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation with respect to these policies for a valid medical or religious reason should contact [e-mail].