Gersh Autism Hiring for Assistant Principal Job at West Hempstead, NY Full Time

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration, and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face. With our family of programs in various locations on Long Island and in Puerto Rico, Gersh is the leading provider of educational and support services for children on the autism spectrum and their families. The primary function of this role is to support the Executive Director/Principal in the implementation of the academic curriculum, staff evaluation, staff professional development and the management of the daily operations of the building.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Related Field
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership preferred
At least 5 years’ experience working in special education
Demonstrated quality teaching experience with a history of successful results with students academic and social achievement.
Effective leadership disposition and proven ability to create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
Effective written and oral communication skills with all stakeholders including students, parents, staff, and community.
Ability to effectively establish positive relationships with students, staff and community.
Demonstrated ability to lead the learning of adults and support ongoing professional growth.
Essential Beliefs ( Core Values?)

The assistant principal must believe that ensuring high levels of learning is their primary responsibility
The assistant principal must believe in and have the ability to create a collaborative culture
The assistant principal must possess a growth mindset, and be able to successfully create acculture of continuous improvement and a focus on results
The assistant principal must develop strong staff, student, parent and community relationships
Essential Responsibilities
The assistant principal must be able to work as a member of a high performing collaborative team.
Supervise instructional programs, evaluate lesson plans, observe classes and encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child development.

Ensure instructional programs address each student’s needs, interests and skill levels and encourage the student to define individual goals and accept responsibility for learning while providing a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and accomplishments.
Analyze and report student performance data and utilize as a basis for curriculum improvement and staff development needs.
Provide for school safety: physical, emotional and intellectual in order for effective teaching and learning to take place.
Serve as an integral partner in the work of creating a school culture that promotes continuous improvement with special focus on professional learning communities.
Provide leadership and support for the development and ongoing improvement of a well-integrated system of high-quality core instruction and targeted interventions guided by academic and social-emotional student outcome data.
Recruit, hire, lead and evaluate certified and classified employees as assigned by the building principal in accordance with District protocols.
Demonstrate effective instructional leadership by leading the learning of adults towards the shared commitment of improving instructional practices and student outcomes.
Engage with families and the school community to promote student learning by facilitating effective parent partnerships.
Assist in the establishment, implementation, and management of building procedures and programs according to Gersh Organization policies and state laws and regulations.
Ensure all meetings and documentation are accurately completed for Annual Review meetings.
Teacher Trainer
Supervise and manage staff performance and facilitate professional growth of the school staff.
Serve as a role model for teachers and students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
Working conditions
Location: Queens, NY
Monday – Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm
Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed based on school events
School Office environment
Physical requirements
Ability to sit for long periods
Ability to move freely throughout building with no restrictions
Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases, may need to implement CPI procedures
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,713.00 – $125,192.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Autism: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SBL (Preferred)

Work Location: One location