Assistant Principal

In collaboration with the Principal, s/he is responsible for the health and safety of the children, families and staff who work at the site, ensuring that the learning environment meets and exceeds the standards established by Birch Family Services. As directed by the Principal, s/he will communicate with students, staff, families, Birch Administrative Office staff, the New York State Education Department and the New York City Department of Education, as well as a myriad of other agencies. S/he assumes responsibility as determined by the Principal for facilities management, curriculum development, program evaluation and design, site financial and personnel management and emergency procedures.

Essential Functions

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff for academic and
• Under the direction of the Principal, facilitate, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, values and goals
• Assist the Principal in school level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation
• Assist the Principal to ensure that curriculum and instructional approaches in line with NYSED and
• Work with the Principal to develop and implement effective and efficient administrative tools including
• As directed by the Principal, work with staff to ensure that instructional programs address students' needs, interests, developmental levels, while encouraging critical thinking, problem analyses and
• Ensure staff compliance with federal, NYSED and NYC DOE regulations and contractual obligations.
• Implement the policies and procedures that are in place to meet student needs and all IEP
• Maintain working relationships and open communication with family members, and assist other staff
• Implement procedures to address substance abuse, child abuse or neglect, medical conditions and
• Implement procedures that create an attractive, organized, healthy, clean and safe facility that
• Ensure student supervision schedules and procedures are followed throughout the school day,
• Ensure that families and community members are aware of school activities, and student and staff
• Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members,
  
  

Demonstrate:

• Open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies
• The ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve
• The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others
  
  

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  
  

Education

MA & NYS certification in Special Ed, prior school-age and teaching experience, SAS/SBL required

Experience

3-5 years of Administrator experience.

Certificates & Licenses

Must have a Masters degree and be a certified professional in Special Education or one of the related services (e. Social Work; Psychology; Speech, Occupational or Physical Therapy).

EEO Statement

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.