Special Education Head of School

Location: Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Position Head of School
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Degrees: MA
Organization Type Education & Schools

Special Education Administrative Position-Start date: July 2021
Private High School for Students with Special needs is seeking a NYS certified special educator to join a team of warm and caring professionals. This leadership position involves working with students, faculty and parents to individualize the educational experience to best meet each child’s needs. Must have superior time management skills, be highly organized, have excellent communication abilities and creative problem solving skills. Must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 2 years of administrative experience. NYS certified SDL/SBL a plus.

This twelve month position requires experience with and knowledge of:

NYS Core Curriculum/Graduation/Regent exam requirements
IEPs and participation in CSE meetings
Parent engagement
Mentoring of teachers and support staff
Collaborative work with clinical team
Curriculum development and modification
Behavior Management
Assessing and tracking faculty/ student performance
Creating student academic programming/schedules
Oversee hiring process to fill vacancies as needed