Southern Westchester BOCES is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Building Principal . SWBOCES, whose core values are trust, respect, collaboration, while always striving for excellence, provides special education programs throughout Westchester County which offer the full continuum of student services. This position serves the needs of all students in a supportive and therapeutic setting, while simultaneously emphasizing social and emotional skill development and a rigorous curriculum aligned to the NYS Standards.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership:

• Serve as the instructional leader of the building team in data driven decision making, the building of inclusionary practices and full continuum of services, as well as transition planning for all students.
• Build a positive school culture that aligns with the SWBOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals, based on the values of Trust, Respect, Collaboration and Excellence.
• Support on-going work towards the SWBOCES goals of developing shared language around instructional process and planning and building a connected learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and clinical staff to identify individual learning needs of all students.
• Ensure the implementation of all students’ Individual Education Plans
• Lead and facilitate instructional planning based on the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards in all classes.
• Support and coach instructional staff in developing differentiated, rigorous lessons designed to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with instructional staff on the use of assessments and additional data to inform instructional decisions and planning.

Leadership and Administration:

• Effectively manage a range of administrative responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain an efficient  master schedule which provides required and elective courses.
• Participate in the hiring process of building-level and center-wide staff.
• Instituting appropriate action to ensure that program facilities are safe, healthy and conducive to learning.
• Regularly monitor program budgets and initiate necessary adjustments.
• Prepare and complete required paperwork and reporting accurately and on time.
• Share supervision and administration of Extended School Year (ESY) programs.

Supervision and Evaluation of Staff:

• Manage building-level personnel.
• Ensure compliance with New York State Standards and Commissioner’s Regulations, Board Policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Evaluation of both certificated and non-certificated staff.
• Collaboratively identify and plan for the provision of  the professional development needs of all staff.

• Coordinate the training required for implementing curriculum and assessment in compliance with current NYSED and federal requirements.

Program Development and Growth:

• Collaborate and participate in the Intake Process for potential students.
• Develop programs based on federal and state mandates as well as emerging district needs.
• Identification of programmatic needs and develop programs accordingly.

Student Management and Assessment:

• Development of positive relationships with a wide range of classified and non-classified students.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, component districts and consultants to build individual plans for the success of each student.
• Creation of a school culture that values and supports all students in a safe and structured learning environment.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, component district personnel and other agencies.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with a range of constituencies to meet the needs of our students and other clients.
• Collaborate with fellow Principals and other administrators.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals.
• Provide training and support to classroom staff related to behavioral interventions and data collection, tracking, and analysis in coordination with school leaders.
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans in collaboration with school teams.
• Special Education Instruction supporting students with Autism Spectrum needs and Developmental Disabilities.
• Identify student learning challenges and styles and develop and implement differentiated lessons and programs.
• In collaboration with instructional teams, develop IEP goals and monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with school teams to meet student academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders consistently to support students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a resource to school staff members on a formal or informal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs which may include providing Professional Development for staff on speech and language disorders and their relation to student communication and learning;
• Plans and implements a systematic and evidence-based therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with speech and language disabilities in accordance with IEP;
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments; assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate;
• Provides information, support and counseling to parents and families when appropriate;
• Documents and maintain thorough and detailed data and records of the speech and language program provided to each student in compliance with each IEP as well as all local, state and federal procedures.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 8:1:2 Life Skills Class.
• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• In collaboration with instructional teams, prepare student IEP’s and monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially and emotionally.
• Collaborate with all related-service providers and clinicians to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to adult and post-secondary programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their daily routines and learning opportunities including classwork, vocational preparation, interactions, and communication.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Position supports students with Autism Spectrum needs and Development Disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting with a focus on Life Skills.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a new Library Media Center including selection of materials, resources, and digital databases to serve all Center for Special Services schools and campuses.
• Set up systems and structures to manage and monitor CSS Library Media Center. Collaborate with CSS administrators for budgeting, ordering, and inventorying resources.
• Contribute to the culture of reading across CSS programs and campuses by identifying appropriate resources and tools, including assistive and instructional technology, to create greater access to reading materials, including those for research and community-based opportunities.
• Work directly with students for Library/Media Studies classes that are appropriate and accessible for all students’ reading and developmental levels.
• Ensure a Culturally Responsive and diverse library and media collection.
• Develop partnerships with classroom teachers, related service providers, clinicians, and principals to develop library curriculum that promotes interdisciplinary learning.
• Provide direct instruction and/or push into classrooms and work side-by-side with classroom teachers and students.
• Connect with a wide audience by growing CSS existing digital presence (school and Center websites and social media platforms) may include blog posts, webinars, and newsletters.
• Build relationships with SEPTA (Special Education Parent-Teacher Association)
• Seek resources through the SLS Library Council, participate in professional learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the SWBOCES Center for Professional Learning Supervisor of the School Library Systems
• Other responsibilities appropriate to the role of Library Media Specialist

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions, and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• Prepare student IEPS in collaboration with instructional teams.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify needs and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with related-service providers and school counselors to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore academic, career, and life goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to post – secondary learning and vocational programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their endeavors to engage in all academic coursework and SEL programming.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Participate in school community-building activities, clubs, and events.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Under the direction of a certified teacher, Provides instruction to students.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Assists teacher in providing whole group, small group or individual instruction.
• Supports student behavior management.
• Assists in the collection of data.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

    PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.

About the Center for Special Services:

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs designed to ensure school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local schools, community settings and BOCES locations throughout Westchester. We also provide specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. The Center is a division of Southern Westchester BOCES, a values-based organization of education leaders committed to serving the students and educators of our region. Working here provides our employees opportunities to make a true difference in the lives of children, families and communities. BOCES provides high quality, cost-efficient cooperative services supporting a wide range of educational functions. We seek to recruit talented, experienced professionals who share our vision and belief in public education.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to an assigned student.

• Ability to work with students with special needs.