Principal – High School & Transition Program (12 month)

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full Time, 12-month Non-Bargaining Unit Position

REPORTS TO: Director of Academic Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Deaf and/or Special Education or closely related field
• Principal Certification or the ability to obtain one
• Five (5) years of experience in an instructional setting OR equivalent combination of education and experience in a school setting or program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Have all Pennsylvania Department of Education required clearances for school-based personnel
• Strong knowledge of IDEA 2004 & PDE Chapter(s) 14/711
• Demonstrates specific knowledge of Federal Indicator 13 for post-secondary transition planning
• Experience in IEP development
• Strong report writing skills
• ASL- advanced proficiency required
• Collaborative leadership skills
• Best practices in instruction
• Strong technological background
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of and experience with a culturally diverse student population

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise those assigned by DAA
• Coordinate, maintain and/or support IEPs, goals, transition plans, schedules, lesson plans
• Recommend professional growth and development opportunities for faculty members\
• Participate in curriculum committee work in the development of curriculum designed for students’ unique needs, student assemblies and activities
• Plan, organize, and advertise school-sponsored events pertaining to post-secondary transition, such as career fairs, meet and greets, and virtual tours for students and families
• Oversee end-of-year assemblies and graduation
• Disseminate information about school disciplinary policies and procedures including handbooks to parents, students, staff and community
• Update Student Handbook annually
• Promote programs to stakeholders.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
• Generally works in standard office conditions and climate.
• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Regularly walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, stoop and reach with hands and arms
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screen

PSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, PSD will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the human resources department.