Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services

Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

3/3/2026

Location:

District

Date Available:

School Year

Closing Date:

03/16/2026

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Job Title:

Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services

Reports To:

Principal, Executive Director of Special Services

Position

Description:

The Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services is responsible for overseeing and coordinating special education services, student support programs, and related personnel within the high school. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with special education laws, promoting inclusive practices, and supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of all students.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Operations

* Assist the Principal in monitoring daily building operations.

* Support the hiring process for certified and classified staff.

* Supervise and evaluate certified and classified staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth.

* Act as a liaison between building-level staff and district administration.

Student Services Supervision

* Oversee and coordinate personnel including Social Workers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, LEAs, Paraprofessionals, Itinerant Service Providers, Nurses, Attain Program Staff, Connections/Wellness Program Staff, Student Assistance Program Staff, English Learner/Bilingual Staff and the Special Education Department Chair.

* Oversee teacher assistants, including evaluations, scheduling, and development of professional development and training.

Special Education and Support Staff Program Administration

* Serve as the lead for McKinney-Vento Act implementation, supporting homeless student services.

* Oversee suicide assessments, threat assessments, and other critical mental health interventions.

* Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Assistant Principal and department chairs to operate MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), with a focus on Tier 3 interventions.

* Coordinate SEL-related efforts in conjunction with the Assistant Principal of Discipline.

* Oversee specialized programs, including Foundations, Build, ASD, Multi-Needs, and the Attain Program (building specific).

* Act as a liaison for Special Education discipline issues and serve as the disciplinarian for the restart room.

* Collaborate on EL (English Learner) and Special Education programming initiatives.

* Ensure compliance with testing accommodations for ACCESS, MAP, DLM, and SAT exams.

* Attend IEP and MDR meetings as necessary to support the needs of students and families.

* Work with department chairs to coordinate 8th grade placements.

* Oversee homeschool programming.
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Oversee 504 students

Additional Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Special Education Department Chair to enhance and advance special education instructional practices.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 5 years of teaching or support staff experience in special education or related fields

Prior experience in leadership roles in special education or student services

Demonstrated success in implementing and managing special education programs

Required Education & Certification

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, or related field

Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement (Special Education endorsement preferred)

Required Knowledge and Skills

Thorough understanding of special education laws, regulations, and best practices

Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and effective communication within the school community

Proficiency in managing special education and related services

Ability to oversee and implement SEL initiatives effectively

Experience in handling student discipline in alignment with SEL and MTSS frameworks

Strong organizational skills and ability to implement systems

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive practices

Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting and standing; must work in stressful and hectic environments; requires the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; occasional district-wide travel; requires physical and emotional endurance; must be able to work occasional prolonged and irregular hours; requires occasional evening supervision for athletic, academic, and activities.

Compensation & Benefits

The position includes a competitive compensation package (based on experience and education) with family health/dental insurance, basic life insurance coverage up to 100k, 90% BOE paid TRS, professional development opportunities, and more.