School Principal

ARC of South Florida

About The Position

The Principal is responsible for the administrative duties involving the daily supervision and organization of ACE Academy, a private school, the Youth Development aftercare and summer programs funded by the Children’s Trust, as well as the selection of a state-recommended exceptional student education curriculum for students with special needs.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience in an educational setting.
DCF Director Credential

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the selection, placement, supervision and hiring of school personnel
Maintain open communication with all personnel in an effort to resolve internal conflicts and issues.
Ensure the enrollment, and Dept. of Education invoicing of students is completed in a timely manner.
Ensure financial reports of incoming scholarships are submitted to the CFO.
Participate in the resolution process of parent/guardian conflicts.
Train and supervise classroom teachers to generate ACE Academy Education Plans (EP’s) once a year at the commencement of the school year and attend additional interim meetings, as needed.
Arrange and provide tours to interested parents, community agencies and guests.
Ensure that the School and its facilities provide a safe, clean environment to employees and students.
Oversee and approve the composition of each classroom according to student needs, appropriate developmental progress, skills, and EP objectives.
Oversee Arc contracted therapy providers and outside service providers (e.g.: ABA’s) and ensure files and documentation are current.
Assist with revision and distribution of Family Handbook each school year.
Assist with distribution and collection of Parent Commitment letters.
Perform other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Generate incident reports/lesson plans for after school and summer programs and other data needs funded by Children’s Trust.
Complete and/or oversee payroll for ACE Academy and after school/summer camps biweekly.
Attend meetings, conferences, trainings and/or seminars in representation of ACE Academy.
Arrange and participate in fund-raising activities and The Arc of South Florida events throughout the year.
Provide on-going program implementation support to personnel including administrative staff, Classroom Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and therapeutic service providers, at program’s sites.
Support and monitor program and therapeutic curriculum implementation on a routine basis for day and after school/summer camps.
Recommend instructional teaching strategies for students with special needs to Classroom teachers
Evaluate staff members once within a school year and on an as needed basis if individuals are placed on probation due to written reprimands.
Ensure all visiting professionals and independent contractors are in compliance with background checks and insurance.
Select appropriate curricula to meet and organize schedules for the assigned campus as well as for after school/summer camps.
Select, order, and process developmentally appropriate materials, resources and curriculum for students with disabilities, as needed, including after school/summer camps.
Ensure assessments are completed according to Dept. of Education requirements.
Plan for, locate and arrange out of school learning opportunities as related to thematic units as well as their after school/summer camps.
Coordinate and implement staff professional development
Monitor and review lesson plans weekly.
Identify need for additional student support and coordinate in-service trainings to staff in positive behavior support and conflict-resolution strategies for students with special needs.
Attend mandated provider meetings as delineated in after school/summer camps.
Network to create community partnerships in surrounding communities of School’s locations.
Contact and maintain open communication with parents.
Include parents of students with disabilities during the Education Plan process.
Refer day program and after school/summer camps families to community resources, as needed.
Encourage completion of online family surveys as required by funder.
Maintain positive interactions with families at all times.
Attend occasional parent education and support activities (Open House).
Follow agency guidelines regarding technology and social media.
Follow all Agency Policies & Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures
Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the Site Director or assignee.
Ensure that personal appearance is professional and clean.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Maintain child/student confidentiality.
Maintain Agency confidentiality.
Protect Agency assets.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Cooperate with teachers and support staff including therapists, teacher assistants, Coordinator and Director of Children & Youth Department.
Follow recommendations and requests from Director of Children & Youth Department.
Provide observations and suggestions to Director of Children & Youth Department.
Cooperate with community partners and other service providers.
Supervise staff to clean all areas of school as required throughout the day and after the children leave using safe and effective methods.
Identify and ensure all safety and security issues are resolved.
Supervise staff to maintain organization of school by filing paperwork, storing equipment and organizing supplies.
Complete initial orientation provided by program.
Participate in on-going, in-service trainings.
Participate in fund-raising activities and agency events throughout the year.
Present a positive image of The Arc to the community.
Attend community meetings needed for contract compliance and by Department Director’s directive.
Meet with the other ACE Academy campus administrators, as needed.
Perform other related and additional duties, as needed – select and contract food/transportation service providers, office and program supply orders, furniture orders, facility environment, (with management approval).
Present a positive image of the School and The Arc of South Florida to the community.
Follow all policies and procedures of The Arc of South Florida.
Disseminate information to The Arc of South Florida departments on a regular basis such as Finance Department, C&Y, HR, etc.
Perform other related and additional duties as needed.