Principal

Job Overview

The Orchard School supports children with complex emotional needs and disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Orchard School is seeking an experienced Administrator to lead the various programs and services that meet the complex needs of each enrolled child. The Principal oversees all service components of the Orchard School.  The Principal is responsible for the selection, training and supervision of all Orchard school staff and the safe and effective operation of programs. The Principal ensures that operations comply with all local, state and federal regulations governing such programs. The Principal ensures the various services are well coordinated and work in concert to meet the complex needs of the children in care and programs are managed in a fiscally sound manner. The Principal works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in order to provide for the education, safety, and treatment of each child. Finally, the Principal ensures the effective implementation of agency standards of service delivery in accordance with the ANDRUS, Mission, Vision and Sanctuary Commitments.  

Schedule is 8am-4pm daily, but hours are required to be flexible based on program needs. This position works the school calendar which is a 10 month school year with a 6 week summer program.  
 

Essential Duties

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensures all policies and procedures are monitored, reviewed, developed,  and updated as needed
• Management of day-to-day operations of the Orchard School.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in the short and long-term strategic planning process for the school program.

• Ensures that school programs are of high quality and safely managed.

• Assesses, plans and facilitates staff development with other members of the leadership team.
• Manages all documentation and ensures reporting is completed in a clear, accurate and
  timely fashion.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising of all Orchard school.
• Monitors the external environment for changes in laws, rules and regulations and integrates those changes into agency practices.
• Leads special projects under the direction of the Director of Campus Programs.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues on special projects and day to day issues.
• Develop and manage the Orchard school annual budget.
• Monitor and approve all program expenditures to ensure the program operates within the approved budget.
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments.

Essential Qualifications

Key qualifications include:  

• Master’s Degree in Education (PhD preferred)
• NYS School Building Leader Certification
• NYS Special Education Teacher Certification
• 7 years school Administrator experience
• 5 years classroom teaching experience

• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, program operations, and family engagement

• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Physical/Travel Requirements 

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs
• Have physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child.

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.