Assistant Principal AHRC Middle/HS

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AHRC NYC is seeking an Assistant Principal for the AHRC Middle/HS in Brooklyn to provide administrative and curriculum support to the Principal, ensuring a safe, high-quality learning environment aligned with NYS standards and IEP mandates.

Responsibilities include policy implementation, staff development, family partnerships, and acting in the Principal's absence when needed. Requires two NYS certifications in Special Education and SAS, with strong experience in special education settings.

Qualifications

• Masters in Special Education, Permanent NYS Certification in Special Education, and SAS certification required.
• Programmatic experience in special education settings and knowledge of state/local regulations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and administrators; strong writing skills.
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills; able to handle sensitive situations.
• Experience with children with autism highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Principal to develop and implement curricula that fully meets NYS Learning Standards.
• Assists with evaluating and selecting curriculum materials and equipment; meets with Principal on method innovation.
• Monitors delivery of educational services as prescribed in each student's IEP.
• Oversees scheduling of related therapeutic services and reviews related notes for quality and timeliness.
• Provides classroom coverage when certified staff are not present as needed.
• Mentors/coaches teaching staff; conducts classroom observations and provides feedback.
• Coordinates on-site orientation for substitutes, student interns and volunteers; assigns staff accordingly.
• Coordinates in-service programs to meet student needs and assists staff with curriculum implementation.
• Contributes to drafting performance evaluations per agency and DOE requirements.
• Participates in parent communications as needed; liaises with DOE and related agencies.
• Participates in CPSE/CSE/IFSP meetings and interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
• Ensures attendance records are accurately maintained and oversees safety/building operations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Mentoring

Education

Masters in Special Education

Permanent NYS Certification in Special Education

SAS Certification (School Administrator and Supervisor)

Job description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking an Assistant Principal to join their team at the AHRC Middle/HS. Address: 1201 66th Street Brooklyn NY 11219. The Assistant Principal provides administrative and curriculum support to the Principal to ensure that the school provides a safe, productive learning environment of the highest quality and is aligned with NYS Learning Standards and Individual Educational Program mandates. In particular, the Assistant Principal participates in implementing policies, programs, and curriculum activities in a manner that promotes individualized educational development of each student; engages actively in guiding the professional development of teaching staff; and facilitates effective partnering and communication with parents/family members, Department of Education liaisons, and other educational service providers. The Assistant Principal also takes on the operations of the school in the Principals absence when necessary.

Salary Range

Salary range: $95,000-$100,000 Annual

Essential Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Principal to develop and implement curricula that fully meets NYS Learning Standards.
• Assists with evaluating and selecting curriculum materials and equipment, as well as meeting regularly with Principal to assess implementation and innovation of teaching methods.
• Actively monitors delivery of all educational and related services as prescribed in each students Individualized Education Plan.
• Participates in overseeing scheduling of related therapeutic services and in reviewing service-related notes for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Provides coverage of classrooms when certified staff members are not present, as necessary.
• Participates in mentoring/coaching of teaching staff.
• Conducts classroom observations and provides appropriate coaching feedback to teaching staff based on these observations, as applicable.
• Assists with coordinating on-site orientation for substitutes, student interns and volunteers and facilitates appropriate assignments of these staff on ongoing basis.
• Coordinates in-service programs to ensure appropriate expertise in meeting student needs and contributes technical assistance to teaching staff in implementing curriculum material and equipment.
• Contributes to drafting of performance evaluations in accordance with agency and Department of Education requirements.
• Participates in managing communications with parents/family members, as needed.
• Assists with interactions with school district administrators, community groups, special education-related committees, Office of Pupil Transportation, and others to support and facilitate quality service provision in the school.
• Participates in CPSE/CSE/IFSP meetings, as well as interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
• Ensures that school attendance records/staff attendance records are accurately maintained.
• Helps with coordinating oversight of safety and building maintenance operations of school.

Qualifications

• Masters in Special Education, Permanent NYS Certification in Special Education, and Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) required.
• Programmatic experience in special education school settings and knowledge of state and local regulations required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, family members, school district administrators and other external professional staff and demonstration of strong writing skills.
• Must have solid organizational and multi-tasking skills and proven ability to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations.
• Experience with children with autism highly preferred. Addi