Principal

St. Mary's School for the Deaf

2253 Main Street

Buffalo , NY 14214

Certified - Administrative - Other (Certified)

Job Number 3300047442

Start Date

Open Date 05/24/2024

Closing Date 06/26/2024

St. Mary's School for the Deaf (the School or SMSD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced School Principal to lead our school community. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a passion for education and a commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of best practices in educational leadership and have a proven record of successfully implementing programs and initiatives that improve student outcomes.

School Principal Responsibilities & Duties:

Staff

• Manage scheduling and attendance

• Lead curriculum, supervision and mentorship of teachers and teacher assistants

• Lead initiative on staff development for both technical and non-technical skills

• Observe and evaluate effectiveness of teachers and teacher assistants Students

Students

• Oversee the overall aspects of student programming and instruction

• Manage student discipline as needed

• Work closely with students and families to ensure children's best interests are met

Leadership/Strategic

• Oversee that the educational programs of the school are conducted effectively in accordance with established rules, educational regulations, and IEP's

• Attend meetings that relate to programming and instruction and convey appropriate information to faculty and staff

• Provide support and guidance to teachers and other staff to ensure their success.

• Lead various committees, including school accreditation committees

• Establish policies and procedures to provide control and leadership in the event of a school crisis.

• Manage outside agency investigations including NYS Justice Center, CPS, and police

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and community stakeholders

• Develop and lead a variety of special events throughout the year

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in Deaf Education from an accredited college or university

• New York State certification for teaching

• New York State certification for Administration/Principal, or the ability to obtain this credential within three years of hire date.At least five years of experience as a classroom teacher with students who are deaf or hard of hearing

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

• Strong organizational, problem solving, and decision-making abilities

• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

• Knowledge of current educational trends and best practices

Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00005387) for this job posting.

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Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street

Salary: From 80000.00

Salary: To 95000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Permanent

Start Date 07/08/2024

Required Certification Type School Admin & Supv {1180}

Other Certification Type(s) Teacher

Specialized Training Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Technology Literacy Microsoft Office

Contact Person's Name Mary DeStefano

Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources

Contact Person's Phone 716-834-7200

Contact Person's Email maryd@smsdk12.org