School Principal Opportunities in New York City (36658)

Job Details

Level: ManagementJob Location: Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn - Various, NY 10001Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Masters DegreeSalary Range: $96,000.00 - $129,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: Education

Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond; Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.

 

As the Principal, you will serve as educational leader and chief administrator of the school. You will be responsible for the health and safety of the children, families and staff who work there, as well as monitor regulatory compliance and fiscal management, while ensuring that the learning environment meets and exceeds the standards established by Birch Family Services. Serve as the lead communicator with all school stakeholders, including students, staff, families, Birch Administrative Office staff, the New York State Education Department and the New York City Department of Education, the NYS Department of Health and the NYC Department of Health Early Intervention Program, as well as a myriad of other regulatory agencies. You have the overall responsibility for program quality, facilities management, curriculum development, program evaluation and design change as needed, site financial and personnel management and emergency procedures.

 

Birch Family Services educators work in a supportive and collaborative environment. They enjoy limited bureaucracy, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to have a voice in how we make a direct and lasting impact on the children and their families.

 

Birch has upcoming Principal opportunities throughout the boroughs in New York City!

 

Job Description

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff for academic and professional performance.
• Organize, manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, values and goals established by the NYSED, NYC DOE, NYS DOH, NYC DOH EIP and Birch Board of Directors and senior administration. Lead school level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programs and activities.
• Ensure curriculum and instructional approaches in line with NYSED, NYSDOH and Birch Core Curricula are understood and implemented.
• Establish effective and efficient administrative tools including master calendars, systematic communication tools, etc.
• Establish effective and efficient tools for supervising and supporting staff in implementing high quality instruction that supports student academic achievement.
• Supervise the implementation of curricula and instructional programs, and ensure that instructional programs address students' needs, interests, developmental levels, while encouraging critical thinking, problem analyses and greater functional independence.
• Ensure staff compliance with federal, state and city/local regulations and contractual obligations. Ensure programming meets NYS DOH EIP and NYSED Learning Standards, and that all assessment mandates are fulfilled.
• Establish policies and procedures; ensure adequate staffing and appropriate scheduling and equipment are in place to meet student needs and all IEP and IFSP mandates.
• Establish working relationships and open communication with family members. Incorporate family members in school planning and evaluation processes.
• Establish and implement procedures to address substance abuse, child abuse or neglect, medical conditions and emergencies, and any threat to student and staff health and safety.
• Incorporate all staff at different levels in planning to meet standards, program