Principal

LADACIN Network; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Health Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Onsite Child Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Discount Programs

Job summary

LADACIN Network, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal to provide educational leadership at our New Jersey private school serving students with disabilities.

The Principal will oversee day-to-day management, implement approved curricula and IEP requirements, and ensure a safe, supportive learning environment aligned with our mission. The role requires strong communication, collaboration with school-based staff, and the ability to promote teamwork while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or an appropriate field.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with individuals with multiple and physical disabilities preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills.
• Must pass a criminal record history check and be eligible to receive clearance from the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Must pass or provide proof of a negative Mantoux test.

Responsibilities

• Exercise administrative responsibility for the coordination and supervision of assigned programs in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• Ensure all administrative responsibilities required by the New Jersey Department of Education are met.
• Coordinate the transdisciplinary delivery of services to students to ensure Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are met.
• Facilitate the intake, assessment, and admission of new students and maintain a waiting list as appropriate.
• Maintain communication between school, residential, support service programs, families, and other resources.
• Promote effective school-wide communication through teamwork and organizational structure.
• Provide program knowledge, leadership, and administrative guidance in the day-to-day management of the school program.
• Promote a positive work environment and facilitate a safe school environment.
• Apply professional judgment in addressing and resolving difficult issues.
• Coordinate and supervise the orientation, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Attend internal and external leadership meetings and meet regularly with the Associate Executive Director.
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings regularly.
• Review and approve staff hours and timesheets and monitor staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Complete required administrative reports.
• Continue professional development through ongoing education, conferences, workshops, in-service training, and committees as assigned.
• Comply with New Jersey Department of Education regulations regarding PDP for principals and supervisors.
• Cooperate fully with licensing and accrediting activities, including inspections and investigations.
• Comply with all LADACIN Network policies and procedures, including the Agency's Code of Ethics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in special education

Job description

Choose a Rewarding Career That Makes a Difference!

Low-Cost Health Benefits (For FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off (For FT staff)
Onsite Child Care (Monmouth County)
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Support
Discount Programs

Full-Time, 12-Month Position | Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities

About Our School

We are a New Jersey Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities (APSSD), providing high-quality special education for children with multiple physical and developmental disabilities. Our team follows a transdisciplinary approach that encompasses the educational, therapeutic, social, and support needs of each student.

LADACIN Network, Inc. (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) is a nonprofit agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays and their families.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal to provide educational leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of our school program. The Principal is responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure all students are supervised in a safe and supportive learning environment that meets approved curricula, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), regulatory requirements, and the mission of the school.

The Principal provides leadership and administrative guidance to school-based staff while promoting effective communication, teamwork, professional development, and a positive school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Exercise administrative responsibility for the coordination and supervision of assigned programs in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and codes.

Ensure all administrative responsibilities required by the New Jersey Department of Education are met.

Coordinate the transdisciplinary delivery of services to students to ensure Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are met.

Facilitate the intake, assessment, and admission of new students and maintain a waiting list as appropriate.

Maintain communication between school, residential, support service programs, families, and other resources.

Promote effective school-wide communication through teamwork and organizational structure.

Provide program knowledge, leadership, and administrative guidance in the day-to-day management of the school program.

Promote a positive work environment and facilitate a safe school environment.

Apply professional judgment in addressing and resolving difficult issues.

Analyze staffing needs, participate in interviews, and make recommendations regarding the hiring of program staff.

Coordinate and supervise the orientation, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.

Coordinate departmental improvement activities and the implementation of new programs.

Attend internal and external leadership meetings and meet regularly with the Associate Executive Director.

Schedule and conduct staff meetings regularly.

Approve and submit requests for materials, supplies, and new equipment.

Ensure assigned program spaces, equipment, and supplies are maintained in a sanitary and safe manner and request maintenance or repairs as appropriate.

Review and approve staff hours and timesheets and monitor staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.

Complete required administrative reports.

Continue professional development through ongoing education, conferences, workshops, in-service training, and committees as assigned.

Comply with New Jersey Department of Education regulations regarding Professional Development Plans (PDP) for principals and supervisors.

Cooperate fully with licensing and accrediting activities, including inspections and investigations.

Comply with all LADACIN Network policies and procedures, including the Agency's Code of Ethics.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in special education or an appropriate field.

Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

Experience working with individuals with multiple and physical disabilities preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.

Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills.

Must pass a criminal record history check and be eligible to receive clearance from the New Jersey Department of Education.

Must pass or provide proof of a negative Mantoux test.

What We Offer

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for leadership and professional growth

Supportive team environment

Collaborative interdisciplinary teams

LADACIN Network, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

My experience here has been awesome. The staff is very nice and friendly and helpful. It has been a pleasure to work with them, and the kids are awesome!

Supportive management, excellent mentorship program, flexible schedule, great opportunities for continuing education and growth, great work life balance.

LADACIN is a fun and enjoyable place to work. We engage with the clients and set the tone for the day. Our client’s give us life. The relationships that we build with our client’s and their families are phenomenal.

My experience at LADACIN Network has been exceptional! I always gets the support I need.

I have had such a great experience with working for LADACIN, and I love my job and being a part of the client’s daily day to day activities. I find much joy working here :)