Charles Steiner
Assistant Principal
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Mr. Charles Steiner is a results-driven school administrator with expertise in learning and development, coaching, and management. He is a dynamic and results-oriented professional. Mr. Steiner is an expert in reviewing and analyzing current and historical data, analyzing current operating expenses to form the basis for decisions on needed management improvements and, ultimately, development viability. He is a high-energy leader who can assess, investigate, conciliate, and resolve complex, highly sensitive, and demanding situations. Mr Steiner has strong rapport-building, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Tuscaloosa County School System: Echols Middle
7 2023 - Current
- Administrator responsible for student discipline and school safety.
- Instructional leader of Special Education faculty and staff.
- Implemented comprehensive special education instructional plan to include science of reading-based intervention instruction, math intervention instruction, social skills instruction to increase emotional intelligence and building self-management skills with modeling, utilizing evidence-based practices such as peer-mediated instruction and intervention and visual supports to teach appropriate, positive social skills and replacement behaviors, and collaborative team teaching in general education setting.
- LEA of IEP meetings to include coaching of case managers to ensure student-first best practices in meetings and in completing IEP process and eligibility paperwork.
- Collaborated with district Special Education Coordinator and Behavior Specialist to implement accommodations and modifications to ensure student success.
- District Code of Conduct Committee Member.
- Improved faculty and staff morale through strong relationship building, unwavering support, and infectious, optimistic, and driven spirit to lead Echols Middle School to be best middle school in the state. Teachers say they feel incredibly inspired and supported by me. Teachers say they feel incredibly inspired and supported. Teachers say, "You are the kind of principal I would follow wherever you go."
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
- Athletic Director Accomplishments: 2 City/County Championships, new football stadium scoreboard, new gymnasium scoreboard.
Director of Student Services
Empower Community School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Administrator for all special education programs, including preschool, elementary, secondary, and gifted and talented programs.
- Administrator for school-based mental health services, 504 Plans, and English language learner programs.
- Led student disciplinary review committee hearings for the district.
- Mediated and provided administrative review for conflict situations between parents and the school district.
Special Education Department Chair
Tuscaloosa City Schools: Northridge Middle School
03.2012 - 08.2022
Education
Doctor of Education - PreK-12 District Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN 05.2023 - 08.2025
Post Master's Certificate - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 08.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Education - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN 08.2006 - 08.2009
Skills
School Design
Curriculum Evaluations and Selection
Instructional Leadership
Virtue-Based Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Operations and Finance
Board Development
Leadership Development
Community Engagement
Collaborative Teams
Strategic Planning
Response to Intervention
School Safety
Social and Emotional Learning
Professional Learning Communities
Student Discipline
Educational Technology
Special Education
504 Plans
English Language Learners
Problem Solving Teams
Pupil Transportation Safety
Timeline
Doctor of Education - PreK-12 District Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
05.2023 - 08.2025
Director of Student Services
Empower Community School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Post Master's Certificate - Instructional Leadership
University of West Alabama
08.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Education - Special Education
University of West Alabama
08.2018 - 12.2020
Special Education Department Chair
Tuscaloosa City Schools: Northridge Middle School
03.2012 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Freed-Hardeman University
08.2006 - 08.2009
Assistant Principal
Tuscaloosa County School System: Echols Middle
7 2023 - Current