GCCN0241455-0056
2022-09-01T00:00:00
2022-09-30T00:00:00
Green Chimneys School offers an enriched academic environment with a vast array of innovative programming, including life skills, music and art, therapeutic animal-assisted activities, and outdoor education, all based in experiential learning. The fully integrated approach to education at Green Chimneys includes: Academics, Therapeutic Education, Clinical & Related Services, Animal & Nature Program and Vocational Education. Under the supervision of the School Principal, the Elementary and Middle School House Administrator will provide strong, consistent leadership to the Education Department at the Brewster campus being specifically responsible for the functioning of the Middle School programming. Through a collaborative relationship with all members of the Education team, this position will assist in maintaining a balanced alliance between the Education Department and other departments within the agency, as well all stakeholders outside of Green Chimneys. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:• Supervise elementary and middle school classrooms and buildings; responsible for all HR and personnel related activities associated with recruiting, hiring and retaining adequate staffing • Primary parent contact of elementary and middle school families after classroom staff• Liaison with parents, school districts, and other professionals.• Participate in CSE meetings and other relevant meetings as needed• Communicate regularly with the school principal about elementary and middle school classrooms• Conduct training and ensure proper onboarding for newly hired staff• Facilitate implementation of new initiatives, our strategic plan and ongoing initiatives • Coordinate and conduct proctor training for all state testing• Liaison with departments on campus• Weekly supervision of teachers• Assist principal formulating agenda items and lead general staff meetings• Work directly with HR Trainer to create learning communities and trainings for all education staff• Curriculum mapping, curriculum coordinator for K -8th grade• Fire Drill/ Emergency Drill coordinator• Responsible for special events such as 4H, Thanksgiving Service, STEAM fair, Parade of Nations, etc• Oversee that all state testing is administered and returned to district for grades 3-8• Other duties as assigned in continued support of the betterment of the school programJob Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education or other related human service field required OR Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible school related experience required OR Minimum of 3 years supervisory/administrative experience; can consider internal candidate with multiple years’ of agency service without supervisory experience. Experience working in a special education and/or 853 school and knowledge and understanding of New York State Special Education practices and policies required.Licensure/Certification: New York State School Administration Certification, or the ability to obtain one within six years
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Green Chimneys
Lower Hudson Valley
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