Principal - Preschool Special Education Program

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Classroom Program Manager (Principal) position at our Lockport location. This role will implement and oversee the program curriculum and classroom structures of the Early Childhood Program (ECP). This will involve developing and implementing effective special education teaching philosophies as well as developing and monitoring high quality standards for the special education classroom setting.
The manager will have hiring and supervisory responsibility for direct care staff which includes teachers, teacher aides, therapists, social worker, and other classroom support personnel as assigned. There will also be the opportunity to develop program curriculum and collaborate with other ECP leaders for effective program implementation.
The manager will also be responsible for the following duties:
• Collaborate with ECP Director on new referrals, intake process/student placement and parent tours
• Collaborate with ECP office coordinator for intake, transportation, and site management
• Monitor paperwork and classroom procedures including annual reviews
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance the growth of the program
Qualified applicants will have:
• Knowledge of Special Education preschool classroom practices
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to set and delegate agency goals and objectives
• Ability to create supportive working relationships by providing assistance, support, and motivation to staff
• Three to five years supervisory or management experience preferred
Education & Certification Requirements
• Master's degree in Education, Permanent Certification
• Professional or Permanent teaching certification, NYS School Administrator SBL Certification

Please apply online to this position on our website: www.askbhsc.org .

Building/Location: Lockport, NY

Appointment Status: Permanent

Position Status: Full time

Certification Type: School Building Leader {1012}

Contact Person's Name: Jennifer Wilcox

Contact Person's Title: HR Generalist

Contact Person's Phone: 716-566-9810

Contact Person's Email: jwilcox@askbhsc.org

Job Posting Link: www.askbhsc.org