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Principal
The Principal of Gersh Academy will be responsible to demonstrate leadership and ensure operational excellence. This building leader sets expectations, trains, and supports, leading all staff to demonstrate outstanding educational practices impacting positive outcomes for all students. It is essential to have the ability to implement established best practices ensuring integration in policies, programs, curriculum, and activities. Wonderful and new campus!
Principal Essential Beliefs

• The principal must believe in and demonstrate Core Values in all aspects their daily responsibilities.
• The principal must possess a growth mindset and be able successfully create a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on results.
• The principal must believe in and have the ability to create a collaborative culture.

Principal Essential Expectations And Duties

• Measure, analyze and evaluate school data, and communicate results effectively.
• Supervise instructional programs, evaluate lesson plans, observe classes, and encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on Autism, learning and child development·
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, employees, and visitors.
• Develop budget and mange spending as it relates to staffing and instructional needs
• Work collaboratively with other leaders.
• Implement effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the mission, values, and goals of the Academy
• Ensure that student records are maintained appropriately.
• Represent the school at local and state events and professional meetings.
• Establish a professional rapport with students and staff.
• Attend professional conferences in support of school administration.
• Supervise and appraise staff performance and facilitate professional growth of staff.
• Develop and adhere to all procedures regarding the safety of staff of students.
• Work on committees within the organization to improve practices across all entities.
• Establish meaningful relationships, trust and rapport with families and other adults in the lives of the students.
• Meets weekly with staff to discuss the operation of the school, identify needs and report on success.
• 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and participate in the Individualized Education Plan process as it relates to placement at the Academy.
• Align practices to meet Key Result Areas
• Identify prospective students through the screening process working collaboratively with the Admissions Department
• Ability to multitask, self-manage and direct, and comfortable with public speaking engagements.
• Motivate and mentor staff to achieve excellence.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school staff.
• Ensure instructional programs address each student’s needs, interests, and skill levels.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other private and public-school leaders.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location
Requirements
Requirements for a Principal

• Ability to assist in physical restraint if necessary
• Knowledge of best practices in special education
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a school/clinic setting with special education students
• Three to Five (5) years of leadership experience.
• Graduate degree from an accredited institution preferably educational leadership
• Professional and accurate verbal and written communication skills

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Bonus Pay
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan