Head of School
Job description
Head of School is the Chief Administrator of the School. She/He/They is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and outcomes of the school. The Head of School is responsible for the health and safety of the children, the well-being of the staff, as well as monitoring regulatory compliance, fiscal management, while ensuring that the learning environment meets and exceeds the standards as established in the Pathways Children’s School mission. She/He/They serves as the lead communicator with all school stakeholders, including students, staff, families, Pathways Children’s School Administrative staff, the New York State Education Department and the New York City Department of Education, the NYS Department of Health, as well as a myriad of other regulatory agencies. The Head of School assumes overall responsibility for program quality, facilities management, curriculum development, program evaluation and design change as needed, site financial and personnel management and emergency procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff for academic and professional performance.
- Organize, manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, values and goals established by the NYSED, NYC DOE, NYS DOH, NYC DOH and Pathways Children’s School Board of Trustees and senior administration. Lead school level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of all school programs and activities.
- Establish effective and efficient administrative tools including master calendars, systematic communication tools, etc.
- Establish effective and efficient tools for supervising and supporting staff in implementing high quality instruction that supports student academic achievement.
- Ensure staff compliance with federal, state and city/local regulations and contractual obligations.
- Establish policies and procedures; ensure adequate staffing and appropriate scheduling and equipment are in place to meet student needs and all IEP goals.
- Establish working relationships and open communication with family members. Incorporate family members in school planning and evaluation processes.
- Establish and implement procedures to address substance abuse, child abuse or neglect, medical conditions and emergencies, and any threat to student and staff health and safety.
- Supervise all staff to ensure that job responsibilities are met.
- Incorporate all staff at different levels in planning to meet standards, program evaluation and improvement.
- Ensure all staff have ample opportunity to develop as professionals, especially in areas that lead to improved student academic and interpersonal skill development.
- Maintain student data as required, especially as it leads to revising programming to facilitate learning and supports the impartial hearing process.
- Establish procedures that create an attractive, organized, healthy, clean and safe facility that supports student learning.
- Establish adequate student supervision schedules and procedures throughout the school day, including busing, transitioning between activities, lunch, etc.
- Maintain visibility with students, staff, families and community members.
- Ensure job expectations are clear and staff management and discipline is fairly, effectively and legally implemented.
- Ensure that families and community members are aware of school activities, and student and staff successes through written and verbal communications.
- Ensure nursing and health related activities support the maintenance of student and staff health and address the needs of children requiring medical or health care promptly.
- Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies.
- Collaborate with Related Service Lead to create and implement individualized student schedules
- Direct the admissions process, including giving tours, participating in the financial and distribution process, and parent orientation activities for new students
- Monitor and supervise enrollment targets and statistics
- Participate in board meetings
- Serve as the face of the school within the community and among other schools
- Assist in the promotion and marketing of Pathways Children’s School
- Collaborate and establish new community partnerships
- Organize the academic calendar to ensure appropriate number of school and vacation days
- Plan and coordinate annual events for school community (i.e. Back to School Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, parent workshops/seminars)
- Plan and lead school-wide field trips
- Interact with lawyers during impartial hearings to resolve reimbursement cases for student tuition
- Monitor tuition income
- Assist in developing the annual budget
- Collaborate with Pathways’ Fundraising committee as a committee member
Demonstrate:
- Open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies
- The ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve
- The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others
- Ensure the confidentiality of records and documents is maintained as required by regulations.
Skills Needed:
- Managerial, program development and leadership experience in an educational school setting.
- People management experience, including: ability to recruit, hire, and lead a professional staff.
- Experience with providing professional development and mentoring.
- Ability to drive the overall success and best represent Pathways Children’s School core values resulting in recognition of staff.
- Visionary leadership that can articulate the value of the transdisciplinary model.
- A focus on collaboration, with agility in balancing varying points of view in the process of decision making.
- Willing to familiarize with student population medical, social and emotional needs to further improve program development.
- Accept ownership and take responsibility for achieving specific metrics of success.
- Experience managing a budget, financial reporting and tracking specific metric performance.
- Perform duties not otherwise specified but essential for the success of the program
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- 3-5 years supervisory experience in special education setting
***Please submit a cover letter with your application for serious consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Middle school
School type:
- Private school
- Special education school
Work Location: In person