School Principal - LaGrange School Program in Poughkeepsie

Abilities First • Poughkeepsie, NY

5d • $90,177 - $94,177

About The Position

Abilities First is seeking a School Principal for our LaGrange School program, located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The School Principal oversees the provision of all educational services as well as clinical services provided within the school including but not limited to leadership, administration and supervision to all staff (teachers and teaching staff and administrative supportive staff), overseeing the daily operational functions, fiscal accountability, developing goals and objectives in accordance with the agency’s mission. This is a full-time position, 40 hours a week at 52 weeks a year, following an agency calendar

Requirements

• Position requires Master’s Degree in Education and New York State Certification in Educational Administration as a School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) or School District Administrator (SDA)
• A minimum of five years teaching experience in a Special Education environment, preferably with the integration of students with disabilities into the community
• Demonstrated knowledge of State Education Department rules and regulations, New York State Education Law, the commissioner’s Part 200 Regulations, and special education law
• Knowledge of curriculum development and experience in clinical supervision of professional and nonprofessional staff
• Familiarity with community resources to assist in the integration of students with disabilities into the community.
• Ability to interrelate with non-agency personnel in various matters concerning the school.

Nice To Haves

• Strong public speaking skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of long-range and short-range plans for achieving special education goals and objectives in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan.
• Conducts ongoing needs assessment, collects and analyzes data, uses pertinent data to refine and improve operational functions and services, and evaluate special education program initiatives.
• Facilitates research regarding trends and best practices to support appropriate recommendations for student success through rigorous, innovative and technological programming.
• Works closely with local School Districts and other agencies providing services to students with disabilities.
• Coordinates (in conjunction with the Vice President) the interrelationship of the school with other agency components.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for the school that are in keeping with the agency’s mission to provide innovative services, advocacy, and support in a culture of dignity and respect.
• Ensures the delivery of quality educational services by maintaining the highest quality standards of learning.
• Ensures that all students have access to the school’s core curriculum.
• Confers with students’ families, school leadership, testing specialists, and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students’ academic, physical, and social development.
• Regularly evaluates internal systems and makes recommendations for improvements in efficiency and productivity.
• Assesses staffing needs, recruits and hires quality staff members as needed.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training to all school staff.
• Plans and implements professional development for staff.
• Evaluates staff in the performance of their job duties.
• Ensures professional staff members (clinical and teaching) hold and maintain proper certifications and licensure to perform assigned duties.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, laws and other requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all billing requirements.
• Seeks out appropriate avenues of funding.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all interested parties—parents, teachers, administrators, community members, government officials, etc.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support
• On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day
• Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal