School Principal

The Summit Center • Amherst, NY

1d • $76,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team. The Principal of Summit Academy Creekside is responsible for supervision of the day-to-day administrative functions of the school and works closely with the Superintendent, director of curriculum, instruction and training, and clinical coordinator of behavior support to ensure that staff are performing according to established standards. They are acting administrator of the Creekside Academy building. Their primary duties are related to the selection and assignment of professionals and support staff in academy classrooms, the placement of students in classrooms, and the development and monitoring of systems required for the general functioning of the school.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Education, Special Education, Psychology or related field
• Minimum of five years administrative experience, preferably in an education setting
• School Administrator/Supervisor or School Building Leader Certificate required
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.
• Adheres to The Academy policies, and Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off.
• Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Direct clinical experience with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Staff Development and Support
• Student Support and Curriculum Management
• Parent and Community Engagement
• Safety and Crisis Management
• Operational Management
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Event Coordination
• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Code of Ethics

Benefits

• Up to 42 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree