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Education Attorney in Washington, DC

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Jul 16,2017 Jul 15,2017 Location Washington DC
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Public Interest

Attorney

Education

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Assistant Principal Duties: Directly supervises the Related Services Staff Participates in and chairs a variety of meetings as required to include IEP annual reviews, triennial reevaluations, reevaluation prep meeting and truancy (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities. Collaborates with others (e.g. teachers, building principal, other professional staff, parent groups, community organizations, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services in accordance with programmatic and regulatory requirements. Consults with District of Columbia central office special education staff for the purpose of maintaining existing programs and implementing new services in accordance with established timeframes, professional standards and related requirements. Develops long and short range plans in relation to assigned administrative responsibilities (e.g. policies, procedures, staffing, materials, equipment, space requirements, etc.) for the purpose of implementing regional special education programs/services and complying with local, state and federal regulations. Develops proposals, new programs and grant opportunities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations and meeting school goals. Directs the implementation of existing and new programs/services through a combination of delegation and personal involvement for the purpose of ensuring new programs/services are provided within established timeframes in conformance with all related requirements. Facilitates meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues for the purpose of evaluating situations, identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations and/or implementing desired program changes. Monitors a variety of administrative processes for the purpose of preparing reports, etc., authorizing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Monitors assigned program/services for the purpose of ensuring stated outcomes are achieved, relevant policies and procedures are addressed, and services are efficiently provided within budgetary guidelines and federal/state regulatory guidelines. Schedules all special education meetings as required per local jurisdiction regulations. Presents information on a variety of topics related to administrative responsibilities (e.g. financial information, overviews of programs/services, policies and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information, training others, implementing actions, etc. Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue. Serves as a resource to district personnel and as a liaison to various agencies (e.g. district committees, interagency boards) for the purpose of explaining procedures conveying and/or receiving information as needed for the planning, developing and evaluating of services related to special education. Conducts annual evaluations for students (e.g. including the Woodcock-Johnson, WRAT and other assessments used to measure student outcomes). Serves on the School Leadership Team with the Principal. Conducts site visits to other school programs on a bi-weekly basis. Monitors teachers in a classroom setting and provides vital feedback. Responsible for properly processing fundraising donations. Ensures school maintains 100% compliance with all required documentation regarding incident reports, IEP reporting, assessment reporting, and any documentation required by any local school jurisdiction.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Master’s Degree/JD Degree in Special Education or related field. Special Education Teacher or School Administration certification preferred. 4+ years of classroom teaching experience. 3 years' experience as a school administrator preferred. Experience in behavior management, crisis intervention, and hands off problem-solving are preferred.

Additional info

Requisition No. 17-0202

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