Principal-Special Programs

Special Education Principal – ORLEANS/NIAGARA BOCES

The Special Education Principal shall be responsible for the coordination of the Alternative and Special Education programs within the building. Responsibilities listed in this job description cannot be considered to be all inclusive; they are guidelines to help identify the major elements of the job. Specific responsibilities will be reviewed as needed and changes will be made as needed. The major responsibilities of the Special Education Principal are:

• Continuous evaluation and enhancement of existing programs in relation to student and district needs.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of new programs and when appropriate, the transition of students back to their home school district.
• Overseeing and managing budgets and human resources in support of identified instructional goals with an understanding of fiscal responsibilities.
• Developing and facilitating professional development opportunities to enable staff to grow in their skills.
• Supervising, providing for performance improvement, and evaluating personnel.
• Recruiting, establishing an interview process, selecting and assigning staff

Promote a collaborative relationship and maintain effective communications with and among staff, pupils, parents, interagencies and local school districts.

Promote a safe and secure environment by:

• Assuming final responsibility for pupil discipline based on the Code of Conduct.
• Being the direct supervisor of staff and be responsible for the day-to‑day administration of assigned programs.
• Maintaining emergency and crisis plans that align with host district plans, where appropriate.

Manage other duties as assigned.

Requirements: New York State Certification – School Building Leader or equivalent.

Anticipated Salary: $95,000–$110,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.