2025-26 Middle School Assistant Principal of Student Services
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
New York, NY
2025-26 Middle School Assistant Principal of Student Services
Bronx, NY
About Us
Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.
Position Overview
The Assistant Principal of Student Services is responsible for directing and facilitating the campus-based support of diverse learners by ensuring that compliance mandates are met for students receiving specialized services. The Assistant Principal manages and develops the school-based Student Services Team, composed of grade-level Learning Specialists, school Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and related service providers.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
- Coordinate, administer, and ensure compliance with NYSED regulations.
- Integrate special education services through collaboration with school teams.
- Craft and review IEPs to reflect the specific requirements of the student population.
- Oversee annual reviews and reevaluations and ensure timely, accurate reporting to city and state agencies.
- Monitor and report on the efficacy of the special education program to school leadership.
- Collaborate closely with teachers and relevant personnel for seamless service provision.
- Lead and facilitate special education meetings with NYC DOE representatives.
- Engage parents and the local community to foster a partnership supporting the unique student population.
- Manage the special education budget, ensuring alignment with charter guidelines.
- Stay updated on NYC-specific special education initiatives.
- Provide professional development opportunities to keep staff current with special education practices.
- Lead the development and implementation of best practices as the Special Education Inclusion Coordinator.
- Ensure student success by working closely with staff, students, and families.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and policies regarding student IEPs and 504s.
- Coordinate with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for securing relevant service providers.
- Oversee integrated co-teaching classrooms and support services personnel.
- Manage the evaluation process, including classroom observations and testing.
- Work closely with families to support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
- Maintain student records related to special education issues.
- Use standards-based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to analyze trends in student work samples.
- Gather academic growth data and write goals for annual IEP meetings.
- Provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
- Support enrollment processes and contribute to a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
- Provide coaching and observation for Multilingual Learners (MLL) Specialists.
- Address student well-being by focusing on social-emotional needs.
- Perform Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
- Possession of current Special Education, ESL, or ELL teaching certification.
- 3+ years of relevant urban, elementary, or middle teaching experience.
- Administrative certification and 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred).
Benefits
- Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding and targeted training sessions.
- Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with bonding events each year.
- Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $116,000-$146,000.
- Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and wellness resources.
Please note: The above is based on the 2024-2025 plan year.