Principal - SCO Family of Services : Job Details

Location:Christopher School Campus1870 Schieffelin PlBronx, NY 10466, USA

• Develop curriculum to address needs of students within NYS Learning Standards.
• Collaborate with school districts and out-of-state schools in identifying student population, completing screening, and placement of students.
• Develop evidence-based outcome measures to assess the efficacy of the educational program.
• Advertise staff openings, recruit staff, interview and hire staff; conduct observations and complete evaluations in accordance with agency guidelines; provide opportunities for professional growth for staff.
• Assist with purchasing and invoicing of educational materials.
• Collaborate on systems that cross-over between the educational and residential areas that reinforce and enhance the development of skills and provide a continuum of services.
• Acquire up-to-date information on all Federal, State, and local regulations governing the school.
• Develop policies and procedures for the school in order to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor, implement, and maintain school-wide philosophy and standards of behavior.
• Maintain on-going contact with Regional Associate of State Education Department.
• Monitor educational program through reviews and observations.
• Provide reports, presentations, and information as required by the Program Director, Assistant Executive Director, and/or Chief Program Officer.
• Oversee all duties of administrative clerical staff, including maintaining complete, up-to-date confidential student records, and personnel files.
• Write program descriptions and other necessary reports for submission to State Education Department.
• Member of the Continuing Quality Improvement Committee.
• Develop and distribute orientation materials and personnel practices handbook.
• Conduct orientation of staff to school and agency policies and procedures; participate in orientation of residential staff as requested.
• Assign teachers to appropriate classes; monitor job performance.
• Monitor all classroom scheduling, utilization of facilities and resources.
• Coordinate medical, clinical, and educational teams.
• Ensure IEPs are in compliance and that related services are provided accordingly.
• Develop and instruct staff on philosophy and implementation of behavior management system, and the functional and academic educational program.
• Review relaxation room use and communication logs.

• Act as liaison between residence and school; coordinate continuity of planning between residence and school.
• Maintain relationships with families; ensure continuity of planning.
• Ensure compliance with local fire department regulations, including fire drills.
• Comply with safety/building codes.
• Develop long-range plans for students regarding future and transition planning.
• Represent the school at agency and outside events.
• Serve as member of the Leadership Team, along with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Director of Facilities.

NYS School Administrator & Supervisor (SAS) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification.

Minimum of 3 years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.