ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

Mobile County - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

Mobile County

Administrative

Job Number 2300290232

Start Date

Open Date 07/20/2026

Closing Date

REQUIREMENT: Completion of ethics training as required by Ala. Code Ann. §36-25-1, et seq., within 90 days of date of hire. The ethics training video may be viewed at http://ethics.alabama.gov/training/intro.aspx and a copy of the certificate of completion must be provided to Human Resources for placement in your personnel file no later than 90 days after applicant's date of hire. Applicants who have already undergone this video ethics training do not have to undergo the training again but are required to provide a copy of the certificate of completion to the Human Resources Department.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assists in interpreting and enforcing federal/state laws and state and local board policies.
• Assists the principal in personnel functions.
• Assists the principal in securing, maintaining, and managing material resources.
• Assists in preparing and administering the school budget and supervising school finances.
• Assists the principal in assuming responsibilities for scheduling.
• Assists in ensuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.
• Plans and accomplishes personal and professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Assists in providing professional opportunities for staff.
• Assists in communicating and clarifying the school's mission to students, staff, and community.
• Assists in providing a safe, orderly environment that facilitates teaching and learning.
• Assists in providing a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
• Assists in the implementation of the school's mission, vision, and educational goals.
• Assists in developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Responds to behavioral crises using approved de-escalation and crisis management techniques.
• Ensures that student discipline practices align with school policy, legal requirements, and best practices for students with disabilities.
• Ability to lift, bend, stand, assist and restrain students as needed within established safety guidelines.
• Supervises faculty, staff, and students as designated by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid Alabama Certification in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or Educational Supervision.

Must have a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience, preferably in special education.

Must have experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities and knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Must obtain a satisfactory score on MCPSS Administrative Writing Exercise.

Must attach three (3) letters of professional references within the last three years to your online application (One from current, immediate supervisor; the other two from other supervisors or colleagues who are knowledgeable about work experience and performance).

Must provide official transcript(s) for all degrees and administrative courses.

Must attach a resume to your online application.

Must submit all qualifications and credentials by the established deadline.

Duty Days 222

Salary Range: From/To Per MCPSS Assistant Principal Salary Matrix.

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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