Principal Educational Learning Experience in New Windsor, NY

For over 60 years Abilities First Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant independent lives. From early education to adulthood our wide range of servicesincluding preschool and school programs day and residential habilitation community connections and employment servicesare designed to uplift every individuals unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of peopleof every background identity and abilityto create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities races ethnicities religions socio-economic status gender and gender identities. At Abilities First youll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration celebrates individuality and is dedicated to meaningful work. If youre ready to turn your passion into purpose wed love to welcome you aboard.

Who We Need

Abilities First is seeking a School Principal for our Educational Learning Experience Program in New Windsor.

The School Principal oversees the provision of all educational services as well as clinical services provided within the school including but not limited to leadership administration and supervision to all staff (teachers and teaching staff and administrative supportive staff) overseeing the daily operational functions fiscal accountability developing goals and objectives in accordance with the agencys mission.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position 40 hours a week at 52 weeks a year following an agency calendar.

Salary Range:

$90128.00 - $100000.00

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and implementation of long-range and short-range plans for achieving special education goals and objectives in alignment with the agencys strategic plan. This could include new programs or expansion of current programs based on an evaluation of the needs of the community and solid forecasts.
• In support of the long-range and short-range plans conducts ongoing needs assessment collects and analyzes data uses pertinent data to refine and improve operational functions and services and evaluate special education program initiatives.
• Facilitates research regarding trends and best practices to support appropriate recommendations for student success through rigorous innovative and technological programming.
• Works closely with local School Districts and other agencies providing services to students with disabilities.
• Coordinates (in conjunction with the Vice President) the interrelationship of the school with other agency components.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for the school that are in keeping with the agencys mission to provide innovative services advocacy and support in a culture of dignity and respect.
• Ensures the delivery of quality educational services by maintaining the highest quality standards of learning. Ensures that all students have access to the schools core curriculum.
• Confers with students families school leadership testing specialists and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students academic physical and social development.
• Regularly evaluates internal systems and makes recommendations for improvements in efficiency and productivity.
• Assesses staffing needs recruits and hires quality staff members as needed.
• Provide leadership guidance and training to all school staff. Plans and implements professional development for staff. Evaluates staff in the performance of their job duties.
• Ensures professional staff members (clinical and teaching) hold and maintain proper certifications and licensure to perform assigned duties.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations laws and other requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all billing requirements Seeks out appropriate avenues of funding.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all interested partiesparents teachers administrators community members government officials etc.

Perks & Benefits:

• Time to Recharge Paid vacation plus paid sick time holidays and personal time.
• Health & Wellness Medical dental and vision plans to keep you covered
• Plan for The Future 403 (b) with employer match and employer-paid life insurance
• Level Up Your Skills Tuition reimbursement program available
• Exclusive Extras Employee discounts with Verizon AT&T Royal Carting and more

• Position requires Masters Degree in Education and New York State Certification in Educational Administration as a School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) or School District Administrator (SDA)
• A minimum of five years teaching experience in a Special Education environment preferably with the integration of students
• with disabilities into the community
• Demonstrated knowledge of State Education Department rules and regulations New York State Education Law the commissioners Part 200 Regulations and special education law
• Knowledge of curriculum development and experience in clinical supervision of professional and nonprofessional staff
• Familiarity with community resources to assist in the integration of students with disabilities into the community.
• Ability to interrelate with non-agency personnel in various matters concerning the school.
• Strong public speaking skills desirable.