SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

POSITION: School Principal                     Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the Educational leader who brings together all resources available for the benefit of the school community, its students and their families.

Provides oversight of the best possible programming for all students (Preschool, School Age programs) in alignment with their educational goals, identifies and promotes achievement of instructional goals.

Provides leadership and oversight of all education programming (Article 43, School Age and Parent Infant Programs) consistent with all relevant policies and procedures (ie. NYSED, DOH, SJSD).

Works closely with all members of the Administrative Team and school community to promote the achievement of school wide goals.

Serves as the leader of the School Safety Committee and as the designee for the Executive Director in his/her absence. Assists the Executive Director by implementing all school wide goals, policies and procedures (i.e. SJSD Personnel Policies and SJSD Policies and Procedures Manual).

1. Supervises: All teaching Staff, Teacher Assistants, and the Educational Department Secretary in the 10 months and ESY programs.
2. Works daily in the classroom supervising assigned staff.
3. Conducts observations of students, scheduling and programming to insure implementation of IEP mandates, including academic and support services.
4. Attends annual District CPSE and CSE meetings as needed.
5. Evaluates student’s progress and initiate referrals for support services as needed.
6. Supervises and reviews the preparation of student records (attendance, IEPs, report cards, confidential folders, student files).
7. Supports staff in achievement of individual performance goals and objectives, to include documentation of observations and data performance meetings.
8. Implements school wide duty schedules to include content areas, specials, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, etc. Assists in implementing service provider schedules.
9. Works closely with the Curriculum Coordinator to monitor implementation of curriculum training, professional development and any curriculum adaptations to support the needs of deaf students. Assess and identify curriculum needs for the department. In conjunction with the Curriculum Coordinator, monitor unit plans and lesson plans.
10. Meets with classroom teachers to instruct, model, and support them as they implement instructional and assessment procedures related to the curriculum.
11. Acts as a resource person for the school on a daily basis.
12. Maintains and archives file of all necessary school year info (memos, class list, etc).
13. Is a visible presence throughout the day. Assist with supervision of students at breakfast, lunch, arrival and dismissal.
14. Interviews, recommends, and helps assign new hires. Evaluates and recommends terminations of direct care staff.
15. Attends parent-teacher conferences.
16. Coordinates department special events such as student incentive/rewards programs and graduations.
17. Facilitates and maintains open communications between staff and guardian/parents for both general school student specific information.
18. Develops and implements discipline procedures for all students. Assists with student disciplinary efforts by offering recommendations to the Child Study Team that will assist the child in achieving academic, social and emotional success.
19. Maintains and coordinates the School Safety Team, Emergency Plan, Fire Drills, NYFD Regulation requirements in conjunction with the Executive Director’s office.
20. Assumes responsibilities of School Nurse if substitute is unavailable.
21. Approves requests from staff for personal days or other leave time requests.
22. In collaboration with the social worker, creates and maintains parent contact to discuss/inform them of school related concerns.
23. Maintains a current main bulletin board to keep staff knowledgeable of all relevant correspondence and notices.
24. Develops and coordinates a Federal Budget in conjunction with Business Office Manager and Executive Director
25. Develops and coordinates the Educational Department Budget.
26. Assists with any responsibilities as defined by the Executive Director.

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In the event of the absence of the Executive Director, assume full responsibility for the efficient running of the program, to include the execution of policies, regulations and professional matters within the school.

2. Serve as a member of:

• Administrative Council
• St. Joseph’s Advisory Council (when applicable)
• Child protection Committee
• Child Study Team

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION/Requirements
 

1. New York Certification
   1. School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL)
   2. Education of the Deaf
   3. General Education, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education (preferred)
   4. American Sign Language Proficiency (ASLPI rating 4-5)
2. Experience
   1. Three (3) years experience in supervision.
   2. Three (3) years experience as a teacher of elementary/middle school.
3. Knowledge of Federal and States statutes and laws concerning educational programming.
4. Ability to perform duties as necessary for the efficient running of the school and/or as directed by the executive Director.
5. Fosters school wide instructional goals using a bilingual-bimodal approach.
6. Establish and foster a strong positive climate and culture among staff and students.
7. Design and implement professional development activities for staff.
8. Seek regular opportunities for their own professional growth through participation in educational/professional development activities and through organizational memberships, publications, conferences, etc.
9. Maintain professional standards wherein growth is encouraged, and is conducive to the educational process and the positive development of academic, social and emotional skills for students.
10. Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
11. Knowledge of and ability to use technology (i.e Microsoft Office, Excel, Zoom, Google).

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Possess:

1. Ability and willingness to communicate effectively with all staff, students, families and public.
2. Ability to clearly articulate in English and American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff to ensure outstanding performance.
4. Ability to be decisive, flexible and open to change.
5. Ability to assume a leadership role and maintain professional integrity.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to participate collaboratively and effectively in team settings.
8. Ability to create an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and openness.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports directly to the Executive Director.

“An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”