PRINCIPAL

HELIX HUMAN SERVICES INC•Springfield, MA

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School Principal is responsible for providing supervision and professional leadership to special education/ behavioral health school staff and for oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the school, including the educational content of the program. The principal is also responsible for ensuring that the school programs meet all licensing, accreditation, and academic standards. As part of the management team, the principal will provide administrative oversight, curriculum and program development, including scheduling and implementation of MCAS and other standardized testing for students. Additional duties include parent conferences, team meetings, hiring and staff retention, and ongoing communications with referral sources and D.E.S.E. The Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students—kindergarten through age 22—who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, a learning disability, or who may have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. We are committed to serving the whole child, including the child’s family. Our goal is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to successfully return to a less-restrictive environment, and, ultimately, to their previous school setting. Helix Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for lifelong success at home, school, and the community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in educational field
Certified in Special Education
Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education or therapeutic setting
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Strong knowledge of behavioral interventions
Strong knowledge of special education law
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Administrator License preferred
Teaching license preferred

Responsibilities

Providing supervision and professional leadership to special education/ behavioral health school staff
Oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the school, including the educational content of the program
Ensuring that the school programs meet all licensing, accreditation, and academic standards
Providing administrative oversight, curriculum and program development
Scheduling and implementation of MCAS and other standardized testing for students
Conducting parent conferences
Leading team meetings
Managing hiring and staff retention
Maintaining ongoing communications with referral sources and D.E.S.E