Principal, Education Administration

Principal

The Principal provides leadership in a therapeutic education setting including oversight of the day to day operations of the school. The Principal oversees enhancing student attendance, meticulously documenting academic progress, fostering productive collaborations among academic and clinical staff, and cultivating an institution that facilitates effective learning. Within this capacity, the Principal will directly manage designated school personnel including teachers, school based managers and other staff members as assigned.

Essential Job functions

• Continually responsible for assuring that the school attains and maintains all regulatory requirements including required filings, records maintenance and funder standards.
• Assure that instruction and curriculum are presented to students utilizing sound pedagogical practices, facilitating the highest possible education and vocational outcomes for students, within regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate and provide ongoing feedback to teachers and other school staff aimed at assuring high quality education and instruction.
• Serve as instructional coach, recommending programmatic methods and guidance with student transitions, for example.
• Appropriately accesses and is aware of internal and community resources in support of school needs.
• Responsible for behavioral standards at the school and addresses behavior shortfalls as outlined by New York State Department of Education (SED) and Office of Mental Health (OMH).
• Build meaningful relationships with families and school districts in order to facilitate school success for students.
• Oversee all administrative aspects of the school including scheduling, student/practice teacher programs, building use and maintenance, counseling and guidance and the availability of required in-service and training opportunities for staff.
• Supervise school personnel including teachers, school based managers and other staff members as assigned.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Duties

• Leadership:
  Communicates supports and links Hillside mission, vision, values, goals, and strategies to everyday work and establishes clear, meaningful, challenging, and attainable objectives and expectations that are aligned with those of the organization.
• Management:
  Aligns the right work with the right people; delegates tasks according to people's strengths and interests. Ensures staff has the skills and resources to be successful. Provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities for growth to improve their skills. Treats staff fairly and consistently. Shares accountability when delegating and involves staff in setting their performance goals.
• Governance:
  Ensures Hillside policies, procedures and all applicable governmental laws/regulations/guidelines are followed. Makes decisions and has authority to implement decisions in conjunction with the leadership structure of the given area of responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Education, or related field required.
• NYS Certification in Special Education and School Building Administration required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a school administrator required.

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
• Must be able to work 12-month schedule

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, Optimizes Decision Making, Builds Talent and Engagement, Manages Change, Fosters Accountability and Results, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Understanding of educational theories, principles, and best practices in teaching, learning, and school administration to promote student achievement and school improvement.
• Familiarity with educational laws, regulations, and policies at the federal, state, and local levels, including special education requirements, Title I programs, and school…