PRINCIPAL

Helix Human Services; Richmond (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mill Pond Schools, operated by Helix Human Services in Richmond, MA, seeks a Full Time School Principal to lead special education/behavioral health programs and oversee daily operations. The role ensures licensing, accreditation, and academic standards are met while guiding curriculum development and testing processes.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating MCAS/test administration, conducting parent conferences, and managing hiring/retention with outreach to referral

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field.
• Massachusetts Principal/Administrator license or eligibility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education or therapeutic setting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, behavioral interventions, and special education law.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and professional leadership to staff in special education/behavioral health.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school and compliance with licensing/accreditation standards.
• Lead administrative oversight, curriculum/program development, scheduling, and MCAS/testing implementation.
• Conduct parent conferences, team meetings, and staff recruitment/retention efforts.
• Maintain ongoing communications with referral sources and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience in special education

Trauma-informed practices

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Massachusetts Principal/Administrator license or eligibility

Job description

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PRINCIPAL

Full Time Management Richmond, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2125

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

The School Principal is responsible for providing supervision and professional leadership to special education/ behavioral health school staff and for oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the school, including the educational content of the program. The principal is also responsible for ensuring that the school programs meet all licensing, accreditation, and academic standards. As part of the management team, the principal will provide administrative oversight, curriculum and program development, including scheduling and implementation of MCAS and other standardized testing for students. Additional duties include parent conferences, team meetings, hiring and staff retention, and ongoing communications with referral sources and D.E.S.E

The Mill Pond Schools, with locations in Springfield and the Berkshires, serve students—kindergarten through age 22—who have social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges, a learning disability, or who may have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism. We are committed to serving the whole child, including the child’s family. Our goal is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to successfully return to a less-restrictive environment, and, ultimately, to their previous school setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in education, special education, or related field
• Massachusetts Principal/Administrator license or eligibility
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education or therapeutic setting, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, behavioral interventions, and special education law
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills

Helix Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for lifelong success at home, school, and the community.