ACWN0255121-1012
2023-01-02T00:00:00
2022-12-31T00:00:00
Job descriptionACDS, Inc. provides lifetime resources and services of exceptional quality for children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities.The ACDS Pelham branch, located in Pelham, has plans to officially open January 2023 to provide preschool special education programs consisting of 8:1:2 and 12:1:2 classes. ACDS Pelham is seeking an experienced and passionate School Principal to be responsible for the direction, coordination and development of special education programs for students with disabilities served by ACDS according to the agency’s mission by performing the following duties.Must possess and maintain qualities of leadership, advocacy and professionalism to set the standard and further the goals of the agency.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:· Supervising the assistant principal, educational, behavior management, and health staff.· Facilitates educational planning and evaluates special education programs to ensure that objectives and goals for student education are met.· Sets educational standards for staff. Determines pedagogic approach to curriculum and teaching.· Responsible for evaluation of all educational school personnel.· Coordinates data collection and analysis as required in collaboration with other management staff.· Remains abreast concerning all educational, legislative and county statutes, including mandates and interpret laws, rules, and regulations to parents, and staff.· Adheres to best practices in compliance with Local County, state and federal laws and regulations in conjunction with the agency's mission statement.· Participates in the planning and implementation of new educational programs and services.· Ensures that staff is informed of the most current information and trends in special education and related fields of study.· Promotes and ensures staff development through the supervision of educational staff at weekly teacher’s meeting.· Responsible, with HR Director, for interviews and hiring of school personnel including review of documentation ensuring appropriate licensure.· Attend training and professional development conferences in adherence with licensure requirements.· Ensures appropriate confidentiality.Job Type: Full-time – 52 week positionBenefits:· Dental insurance· Flexible spending account· Health insurance· Life insurance· Paid time off· Parental leave· Referral program· Retirement plan· Vision insuranceEducation/Experience and Skills:· Master's (Required) in Special Education or a related field· NYS Certification – School Building Leader· Experience working in a 4410 school· Experience working with children with behavioral difficulties is a plus· Bilingual is a plusJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Pelham, NY 10803Education:Master's (Required)Experience:Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)Special needs: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:NYS School Building Leader Certification (Required)
School Leader
ACDS - Westchester
Lower Hudson Valley
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