Our Human Resources Team at the Greenville County School District is dedicated to advancing student achievement by recruiting and employing the highest qualified staff for our schools and to serve those with whom we work.

Position —Principal, Washington Center

Location— Washington Center (Separate Special Education School)

Length of Service—12 months

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent Special Education

Salary Range – Building Schedule – A7

Washington Center is a separate school facility for students with significant intellectual disabilities. Students are served on a specifically designed campus where there are 18 classrooms. The school’s focus is to develop functional academic, self-help and leisure competencies needed for participation in family and community activities. Daily academic instruction with the Unique Learning System and Attainment Curriculum is aligned with SC standards, and students in designated grades take the state’s alternate assessments. Programs such as: M.O.V.E (Mobility Opportunities via Education), adaptive environmental science, daily living, and community-based instruction (CBI) support the curriculum; and, augmentative communication and assistive technology are integrated daily into the school program.

Major Responsibilities:

1)To lead the school, its personnel, programs, and activities in a direction to yield the highest standards of achievement and instructional excellence for all students

2)To use the five goals of the Greenville County Schools’ Education Plan as a framework for all decision-making relative to school growth and improvement:

Goal 1:Student Learning and Achievement: Raise the academic challenge and performance of each student

Goal 2:Quality Personnel: Ensure quality personnel in all positions.

Goal 3:School Environment: Provide a school environment supportive of learning

Goal 4:Financial Resources: Effectively manage and further develop necessary financial resources

Goal 5:Communications and Community Engagement: Improve public understanding and support of public school

3)To manage, coordinate, and supervise services for children with intellectual disabilities and/or medical conditions

4)To supervise and ensure implementation of individual education programs

5)To develop partnerships and close working relationships with public and private agencies in advocating for appropriate services for students with severe disabilities

Leadership Qualities required for Goal Implementation:

Working knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations

Outstanding progress-focused leadership skills committed to positive results

Extensive knowledge of innovative instructional methods and strategies

Advanced computer literacy skills including integration of teaching and learning technologies and assistive technology

Extensive knowledge of effective classroom management skills necessary for students with multiple complex disabilities and implementation of positive behavior supports

Commitment to recruiting, selecting, developing, managing, and retaining a skilled workforce that is dedicated to maintaining a positive school culture/climate

Commitment to developing and maintaining a school culture focused on students’ best interest in academic performance as well as social and emotional development

Interpersonal skills that promote collaboration, professionalism, and relationship building

Understanding of diversity as an integral component of the school’s organizational systems, processes and activities

Strong organizational, writing, and speaking skills

6) All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: The person seeking this position must have the following credentials: (1)Master’s degree in special education or related field; (2) A valid South Carolina principal's certificate; secondary certification preferred; and (3) Three to five years of teaching and administrative experience. Individuals with significant experience in the administration of multi-age low incidence special education programs possessing certification in administration and/or supervision may be considered.

Building Level Administrative/Supervisory Salary Schedule (BUILDG) – 245 Days Grade A7 Range ($-90,129- $140,587) Placement on salary schedule includes several factors to include experience.

Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, handicap, or religion or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, and the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.

About Greenville County Schools

Greenville County Schools is a great place to learn, work and live. Located in beautiful Upstate South Carolina, it is the 46th largest school district in the United States and the largest in South Carolina. With a mission to ensure students are inspired, supported and prepared for their futures, we strive to build a better graduate through Graduation Plus. This initiative recognizes jobs in today’s workforce require more than a high school education and is committed to graduating students with a diploma, plus college credit and/or industry certification. Recognized as a school system of excellence, Greenville County Schools has been awarded district-wide National Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. With more than 77,000 students and 11,000 employees, including 720 National Board Certified teachers, the district boasts Schools to Watch, Blue Ribbon Schools, Model Schools, Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools, PTA Schools of Excellence, Baldrige quality schools and Palmetto’s Finest finalists and winners. As the state leader in school choice, student families are able to choose from schools of various sizes in urban, suburban and rural settings, and areas of acad...emic focus such as magnet academies offering specialized studies in communications arts, languages, the arts, and science and mathematics. The district provides offerings to meet the needs and goals of each students including a variety of dual-credit and AP courses, gifted and talented programs, International Baccalaureate studies, five career centers including the new CTE Innovation Center, Roper Mountain Science Center, the Fine Arts Center, virtual school, special education and other specialized programs. Our athletic and extra-curricular offerings are second to none, featuring sports at both the high school and middle school levels, academic clubs and competitions, fine arts, speech and debate, and various student organizations such as Beta Club and National Honor Society. Our schools have positive relationships within their communities with PTAs and local businesses that are active and involved, providing hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours each year and millions of dollars in financial support.

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