SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mary Cariola Center•City of Rochester, NY

11h•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Cariola Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Principal to lead our educational programs. This role involves ensuring a high-quality educational experience for all students, managing school operations, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and collaborating with various departments and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEI), and the ability to uphold the agency's mission and values.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, preferably in Special Education
Previous experience as a school administrator required
SDL/SBL or other New York State certification as a school administrator required
New York State Professional/Permanent Teacher Certification, preferably in Special Education
Certification of Education Administration
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Sensitivity to cultural diversity of others

Responsibilities

Ensures that all students are receiving an appropriate and complete educational program.
Manages, evaluates, and supervises effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with our philosophy, mission, values and goals including instructional programs, Positive Behavioral Intervention Support systems.
Creates a climate of family support including effective, respectful communication.
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel and community stakeholders.
Positively supports the work and decisions of the Board, President, and Superintendent in interactions with staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
Serves as the head of the campus safety team including investigating all safety reports and attending Agency safety meetings.
Establishes procedures that create and maintain a safe environment for learning including classroom and common spaces, equipment, and supplies. Works with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure necessary building maintenance and cleanliness.
In collaboration with clinical supervisors, establishes procedures and serves on the primary intake team for all students entering the program.
Serves as a member of school-based teams as assigned.
Coordinates the mentoring program for new teachers.
Ensures all necessary regulations are followed by school staff including but not limited to NYSED Part 100, NYSED Part 200, and Medicaid regulations.
Conducts internal program audits/evaluations and documents compliance to necessary regulations.
Develops clearly understood procedures, coordinates staff training and provides regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all staff concerning student programming and with agency personnel policies and procedures. Assists with training and professional development as assigned.
Establishes procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all recommendations.
Works cooperatively with the Agency Advancement department to secure necessary program resources, and increase visibility in communication through written articles, publications, and community presentations.
Collaborates with the Human Resources department to maintain required staffing ratios including planning, interviewing and hiring classroom staff.
Collaborates with Education and Training department to provide quality continuous learning for school staff including both mandatory and voluntary trainings.
Provides the administrative and professional supervision of vice principals (and other employees as assigned) including appropriate staff performance evaluations.
In cooperation with the Finance Department, develops and monitors program budgets to provide appropriate instructional materials and equipment to meet student needs.
Establishes procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment. Considers recommendations made by assistant principals.
Researches and collects data regarding the needs of students, and other pertinent program information.
In conjunction with purchasing manager, establishes procedures for purchase, inventory, and disbursement of materials. Responsible for quality assurance procedures relative to purchasing and inventory including necessary documentation.
Ensures collaboration and coordination between all classroom staff and clinical team.
Responsible for ensuring staff adhere to procedures regarding student’s rights, proactive behavioral supports and the restrictions on negative reinforcement, restraint and time out procedures.
Responsible for staff training in and adherence to FERPA/HIPPA policies by all school staff.
Ensures significant program information including personnel matters are communicated to the Superintendent.
Serves as an advocate for quality services for students with special needs in our region and state including working on Community or Agency Committees as assigned by the Superintendent.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with school district staff.
Meets requirements outlined in contract with school districts that send us students.
Takes a leadership role to model and reinforce implementing positive behavior support interventions with fidelity.
Completes in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Superintendent.
Leads thoughtful and compliant implementation of student assessment on state standards and curriculum alignment.
Investigates allegations against classroom staff relative to performance or adherence to policies including Corporate Compliance.
Performs various other job assignments as requested by the Superintendent.
Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.