Principal or Vice Principal Principal of The New LIFE School
Job Description
The New LIFE School located in the Melrose community of the Bronx is an NYS-approved non-public day school serving students ages (8 –21) whose educational and emotional needs require a specialized environment. The ideal leader will inspire students, put excellence ahead of convenience, and project urgency to provide the very best education. LSSNY leaders make decisions, conduct difficult conversations, and build highly collaborative teams that shape a vibrant learning community. The Principal nurtures a school culture that is academically supportive and joyful. The Principal of The New LIFE School is responsible to the Chief Program Officer. The Principal manages the school’s daily operations, current and future planning opportunities, supervision of school staff and students, and providing all needed and required services presented by Federal, State, local government mandates the NYC Department of Education contract.
EXPECTATIONS OVERVIEW:
Instructional Leadership
- Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for graduation, college, or vocational opportunities.
- Demonstrate a relentless commitment to improve the minds and wellbeing of students in and out of school.
Teacher Coaching & Evaluation
- Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives;
- Hold teachers accountable for meeting student performance requirements and accommodations for special education and IEP modifications in partnership with the Committee on Special Education
School Culture
- Build a joyful and rigorous school culture;
- Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations;
Family Engagement
- Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events;
- Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
SUPERVISES:
All staff of the New LIFE School including instructional, related services, clerical, maintenance, behavioral, and facilities staff full and part-time employees
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Master’s Degree program in Education or a related field
+ NYS Education Department requirements for Certification as a School Supervisor and Administrator
+ Minimum of 3 years previous educational administrative experience, one year in the area of special education
+ Experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred;
+ Strong data analysis skills
How to Apply
Please send all resumes and cover letters to Knorman@lssny.org (Kerron Norman, Chief Program Officer) with the job title in the subject line. You may also reach out to her with any questions.
----LSSNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer----
