Job DescriptionEasterseals New York is searching for a Principal to lead its Kessler Center School.Salary: $80,000 to $90,000Essential Job Functions:
- Organizes the development and coordinates all school educational programs.
- Identifies educational goals and objectives and aligns the school's operations and budgets to support these goals.
- Analyzes student data and plans/adapts instruction to ensure student achievement. Emphasizes the Core Curriculum Standards and State standards.
- Interviews and recommends the appointment of teachers and other staff members for the school.
- Plans for the supervision and evaluation of all staff members.
- Performs classroom observations and provides appropriate feedback to teachers.
- Plans faculty and personnel meetings to ensure alignment to the school goals and plan.
- Develops a Professional Development Plan that provides training for staff members based on individual, school, and student needs.
- Organizes parent/family conferences and participates when needed.
- Ensures smooth day-to-day operations across the school following state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Writes reports and submits to supervisor.
- Administers the school and its instructional program in all its facets
- Interprets and implement Board policies and administrative regulations
- Manages the school in accordance with Fedcap policies and administrative regulations, budget limitations, and employee and other contracts
- Promotes positive action toward the realization of school objectives through efficient procedures and the establishment of staff, student and community committees
- Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's professional and other assigned staff
- Develops methods toward evaluating student program toward stated educational objectives
- Directs and implements the evaluation process for certificated and non-certificated staff members, which leads to increased staff competency
- Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
- Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of the resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
- Utilizes all resources of the school system and the community in developing the most effective educational program
- Assumes responsibility for preparation of a school budget
- Establishes and maintains an effective learning and working climate within the school building, and motivates staff and students to participate successfully in the learning process
- Maintains close contact with all interested parties, including students, school staff, parents, and the community
- Acts as liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities and policies of the school, and encouraging community participation in school life
- Develops a program of public relations in order to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program
- Participates in curriculum review and development activities
- Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field
- Assists in placing pupils into groups so that the abilities of each child will be fully developed and his/her needs met
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with local, state, national and international organizations which are conceded with the education of handicapped children.
- Monitor and assure quality treatment for special education, clinical and ancillary service provisions for students from admission to discharge.
- Supervise the effective utilization of medical and professional consultant personnel.
- Coordinate student supervision, treatment, and other activities with residential care managers.
- Prepares all reports required by law, or requested by Fedcap
- Is responsible for any other duties in addition to those itemized above as maybe designated by the Fedcap Administration
- Demonstrated track record of increasing student achievement, utilizing a variety of approaches to meet all students' needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective discipline strategies and motivation, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis.
- Instructional expertise in special education
- Proven ability to lead adults and students.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Performs related and other duties as required.
Experience and Education:
- Master's degree in Education or Special Education from an accredited college or university required.
- New York School Administrator Certification or School Building Leader Certification (CAS).
- A minimum of three (3) years in teaching and/or administration and working with children and youth with developmental disabilities.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V. OVERVIEW: The Kessler Center, located in Rochester, NY, is an approved private special education (853) school offering both residential (CRP) and day placements for students with developmental disabilities. The Kessler Center is an available option for school districts seeking an out-of-district placement for students who need an alternative educational path due to their developmental disabilities. The Kessler Center has broad expertise working with students across the entire range of developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as with children who struggle with behavioral challenges. The school program is licensed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the residential program is licensed through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The program is open to students throughout New York State who need a highly individualized special education program and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Are between the ages of 5 and 21
- Have a documented developmental disability
- Are on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) pathway
- Have been unsuccessfully served by in-district or BOCES program(s)
- Are eligible for OPWDD services (for students who are seeking admission into the joint education-residential program only)
About Us
Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork