School Administration and Supervision Statement

👑 Final Comprehensive Assistant Principal Statement (Maximized Detail)

To the Selection Committee:

I am writing to affirm my qualifications and deep commitment to serve as an Assistant Principal within the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). My 20+ years of dedicated service in special education, coupled with my M.A. in School Administration and Supervision (CCNY), directly prepares me for instructional leadership, administrative oversight, and managing institutional compliance.

I am motivated to apply for this role to leverage my expertise to contribute to the success of learners in the New York City school community. I am seeking a collegial environment that offers robust professional development and supports a creative curriculum for diverse learning needs, aligning perfectly with my background.

The Impact of Instructional Leadership: A Case Study in Compliance

The most significant initiative I led focused on strengthening academic readiness and continuity of services for students transitioning from Early Intervention to Pre-School special education. This required utilizing resources and reinforcing a personalized instruction guided by both traditional and integrated technology.

My Action went beyond instruction: I identified that mandated services for several transferring students were at risk of lapsing, a critical compliance violation. Drawing on my administrative training, I did not just correct the individual error; I developed a systemic "IEP Service Compliance Dashboard" on Google Sheets, integrating key data points directly from SESIS for my entire caseload. I presented this proactive, data-driven cross-reference tool to the IEP coordinator and staff.

The Result was transformative: The system was adopted by the team, ensuring 100% of all mandated services were tracked and delivered accurately, demonstrating my capacity to embed administrative rigor into instructional practice.

Vision for Student Success

My vision is to establish a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports the holistic growth of all students. I am certain that I can provide robust instructional leadership and foster a positive school culture by:

• Driving Innovation: I am passionate about offering students the opportunity for an innovative and creative curriculum of hands-on approach to digital learning platforms to stimulate critical thinking and social-emotional development. My M.S. in Environmental Science Education (CCNY) enables me to model multidisciplinary content integration.

• Fostering Partnership: My experience has shaped me into a patient, creative professional dedicated to fostering collaboration with parents through transparent communication, particularly when navigating complex issues like the impartial hearing process and non-public school placements.

• Ensuring Rigor & Compliance: My M.S. in Special Education (Touro) ensures all instruction is explicitly aligned with New York State Standards. I will use my leadership to proactively audit documentation, ensure continuous teacher development, and uphold strict adherence to all federal IDEA and NYS Education Department mandates.

My Permanent Certification and extensive administrative background make my candidacy uniquely prepared to lead a comprehensive and compliant special education program. I look forward to contributing my proven leadership to the success of your school.

Sincerely,

Lianie Jean