Principal - Franklin Learning Center

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POSITION MANAGEMENT GUIDE

Title: Principal Division Approval:5/22/2025 Department: Student Services HR Approval: 5/22/2025 Reports to: Associate Director of Student Services Board Approval:6/3/2025 Salary Schedule: Act 93 Revision Date:

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

The principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the LIU center program, overseeing special education services in alignment with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit's Special Education Plan and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidelines. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high -quality, inclusive educational experiences for students with exceptionalities, while leading program development, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration both within the center and with external partners.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in education or related field, required
• Pennsylvania Principal (K-12) Certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful special education teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in special education settings preferred.
• Experience in program coordination, compliance monitoring, and instructional support.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Chapter 14, 15, and 16 regulations, preferred
• Demonstrate experience with inclusive practices, MTSS, and behavioral support systems
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Comfort with educational technology and data tools

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily building operations, including staffing, scheduling, student and staff discipline, facility use, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinates and monitors student enrollment, attendance, truancy, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provides oversight and ensures compliance with IEP processes, timelines, procedural safeguards, and instructional practices.
• Leads the implementation of MTSS, PBIS, and other systems of student support to foster a positive school climate and effective behavior intervention practices. Instructional Leadership
• Champions curriculum, instruction, and assessment (CIA) by supporting curriculum rollout, professional development, instructional coaching, and classroom data collection.
• Encourages collaborative professional learning through PLCs, coaching partnerships, and inclusive instructional practices.

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• Supports staff with modeling and training in research-based special education methods, differentiation, and data-driven instruction. Personnel
• Orients and supervises staff including teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and agency personnel.
• Conducts evaluations for all staff in accordance with state regulations and LIU policies; provides coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
• Assists in the development and delivery of staff training and in-service activities based on needs assessments and program goals.
• Collaborates and works with Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services on staff and student initiatives, solutions, coordination efforts, etc. Program Oversight & Compliance
• Plans, implements, and evaluates special education programs to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient services to students and families.
• Supports the development and implementation of extended school year (ESY) services, inclusive programming options, and transition planning.
• Develops, updates, and communicates policies, procedures, and performance standards in alignment with state and federal mandates.
• Assists in collecting and analyzing data for reporting, budgeting, compliance, and program improvement.
• Maintains awareness of trends in special education law, instruction, and technology to inform decision- making. Family, Community & Agency Collaboration
• Build and maintain relationships with families, emphasizing parent involvement and communication in all aspects of a child's educational program.
• Collaborates with external agencies and community partners to coordinate services and promote inclusive opportunities.
• Serves as the public representative of the LIU and supports awareness initiatives for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attends and reports at board meetings, joint authority sessions, and community forums as required. Organizational & Strategic Contributions
• Collaborates with the preschool program located within the building on matters related to facilities, safety, communication, and overall operational coordination
• Ensuring practices are aligned with LIU's mission, vision, and core values, fostering collaboration, transparency, and innovation.
• Supports fiscal management through budgeting, resource allocation, grant implementation, and material procurement.
• Demonstrates change leadership and contributes to organizational development and continuous improvement within the Student Services Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Director or his/her designee. Principal (Continued) Page 3 of 5

DEPARTMENT/ORGANIZATION

• Keeps current with related technology and developments that impact the department and the organization.
• Makes decisions consistent with the LIU mission and core values, establishes and maintains effective communication and positive relationships within the LIU, and fosters professional development of LIU staff.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all issues and opportunities within the LIU by modeling the qualities of an LIU Team member (being versatile, ethical, transparent, team -oriented, innovative, transformative, and collaborative; valuing each team member; and understanding the importance of customer service.)
• Understands organizational development and change principles and apply these principles to promote improvement within the department.
• Performs other functions as assigned by the Department Director.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position works independently with all employees within the LIU and individuals and organizations outside the LIU. Principal (Continued) Page 4 of 5

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS By checking any of the below boxes, the LIU is indicating its reasonable belief that the identified physical/mental/environmental requirements are job-related for this position and consistent with business necessity for the performance of the essential job functions. Notwithstanding, the LIU may not rely solely on these qualifications. Instead, the LIU must consider whether reasonable accommodation is available that will enable an otherwise qualified individual to perform the essential job functions.

1. Following Directions Full Understanding of Both Written and Verbal Instructions Required Understanding of Verbal Instructions Only Required Understanding of Written Instructions Only Required

2. Communication - English Excellent Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Basic Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Limited or No Verbal Communication Skills Necessary

3. Functional Reading - English Fluent Reading Recognition of Signs/Symbols Simple Reading No Reading Skills Required

4. Hearing Ability to Hear Required Limited Hearing Hearing Not Required

5. Seeing 20/20 Vision with Corrective Eyewear Limited Vision Vision Not Required

6. Functional Math Complex Computational Skills (Accounting and Financial Skills) Simple Computational Skills (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Percentages) Simple Counting Skills No Mathematical Skills Needed

7. Time Must Tell Time to the Minute Must Recognize Specific Times (Arrival, Departure, Breaks, Lunch)

8. Orientation (Familiarity with Surroundings) Several Blocks from Building Building Only Work Area Room Only

9. Mobility Skills Mobility Within the Building Mobility Within a Four-Block Radius Driving Required

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10. Sitting 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%

11. Standing 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%

12. Bending Knees and Waist Waist Only Knees Only No Bending Required

13. Lifting Greater than 30 lbs. 10 - 30 lbs. Less than 10 lbs. No Lifting Required

14. Reaching Greater than 6 Feet 2 - 6 Feet Less than 2 Feet Reaching Required

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary. Adopted by LIU Board of Directors: