School Administrator - Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Flexible to the needs of the program. This position will be on a per diem basis. Up to 5-10 hours per week.

Qualifications - Valid Administrators Certificate as issued by NYSED as a School Building Leader or School District Leader, and/or School Administrator. Possess NYS Teaching Certification valid for teaching students with disabilities, birth to grade 2, or certification in early education, or possess certification or licensure in speech-language pathology, psychology, occupational or physical therapy, or another related service. A minimum of two years or equivalent of experience in an early intervention,  or early childhood education program serving children ages birth to five years of age, provided that the experience includes direct experience in delivering services to children with disabilities and their families.   

Relevant Certifications – Administrators and teaching certification

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective –  The Per Diem School Administrator provides educational leadership to ensure compliance with NYSED regulations governing the approved 4410 preschool special education program. This position serves in a consultative capacity, supporting the Preschool Coordinator and Special Education Coordinator with regulatory compliance, educational administration and policy interpretation.

Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Serve as the designated School Administrator for approved preschool Special Education program
2. Collaborate with Preschool Coordinator and Special Education Coordinator by offering administrative guidance, regulatory interpretation and oversight related to operation and compliance of approved preschool Special Education program.
3. Assist with professional development related to educational compliance and instructional quality
4. Participate in leadership meetings as needed
5. Support compliance with Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and educational standards

Competencies –

• Ethical Conduct.
• Time Management.
• Organization Skills.
• Project Management.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Supervisory Responsibility – This position does not require supervisory responsibility

Travel – Minimal travel is required between counties for various meetings. 

Work Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and faxing. 

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds. 

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully.  I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs. 

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.