Principal, Early Learning Center

Lexington School for the Deaf•New York, NY

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent/CEO or designee, the Early Learning Center (ELC) Principal is responsible for working with children and families to provide a quality education and ensure the health and safety of all children. The ELC Principal utilizes well-established guidelines, including curriculum development and assessment and short-and long-range planning, to support the Ready To Learn (RTL) and Preschool programs. The ELC Principal promotes a program that is language accessible for all and supports children and their families on a positive journey toward learning, understanding, and using ASL.

Requirements

Collaborative leadership skills.
Computer literacy with knowledge of database management.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
Strong proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Deaf Education or related field
New York State Teaching Certification
School Building Leadership (SBL) certification or the ability to obtain certification
5 years of teaching experience in an educational setting
Administrative experience in a school program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of walking in and around the building.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates all RTL and Preschool teachers and instructional assistants.
Supports the school’s Strategic Planning initiative with an emphasis on strengthening culture.
Demonstrates commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
Maintains accurate documents and tracks language growth and development.
Guides the development and implementation of curricula tailored to the communication and learning needs of deaf children.
Use Creative Curriculum assessment data to monitor student progress, inform instruction, inform families, and guide individualized learning plans (IEPs).
Supports teachers in applying evidence-based instructional practices, including ASL-rich environments, Spoken English environments, and bilingual approaches where appropriate.
Responsible to co-coordinate school wide class schedule.
Supports the Deaf Mentor Program in collaboration with SAFE Director.
Participates in outreach and collaborative efforts with Cochlear Implant centers, clinics, and hospitals
Builds rapport with Early Intervention (EI) coordinators throughout NYC and beyond.
Works closely with Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program coordinators in NYC and beyond.
Other duties as assigned.