MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Work with the Superintendent to develop and implement a vision for instruction in line with the school’s identified mission and vision, and maintain high expectations and standards for this vision
-Provide education leadership and supervision of the High School faculty, staff and students in the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional programs to meet the student learning needs
-Provide leadership and participate in the development and implementation of a curriculum designed to prepare students to meet NY State learning standards, and to satisfy the requirements for NY State High School and /or IEP Diplomas, as appropriate
-Plan, develop and implement instructional programs to prepare students for post-secondary education, training, employment and community living, and to integrate vocational and career education into overall high school program
-Develop and implement a program of transition planning that meets all State and Federal requirements, that involves students and families in long-range academic and career planning, and that is fully integrated within the Annual Review process as required by the IEP
-Oversee student placement, grading, advancement and recommend students for graduation
-Direct and assist in management of student’s behavior and discipline as needed
-Evaluate the performance of teachers, teacher assistants and other departmental staff and recommend techniques and methods of improvement as needed using the evaluation method approved by the State as described by the Superintendent
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Possess NYS certification School Administrator/Supervisor or School Building Leader or willingness to obtain within 2 years of employment required
-Possess NYS certification as Teacher of the Deaf or appropriate subject area certifications combined with proof of ASL fluency such as the ASLPI
-Master’s degree in Deaf Education or other related field
American Sign Language proficiency required
