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About the Role
Academy for Young Minds (AYM), powered by Gersh, is seeking an experienced School Principal to drive academic excellence, foster a safe and inclusive environment, and lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering highly individualized instruction and support services. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our students and the school, requiring a candidate who believes in core values, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of school-wide goals, systems, and procedures.
- Oversee instructional programs, ensuring alignment with best practices and student-centered methodologies.
- Use data analysis to monitor student progress, inform decisions, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
- Manage school operations including staffing, scheduling, and budget oversight.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing staff; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture for students, staff, and families.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee individualized student programming, including IEP implementation and progress monitoring.
- Collaborate with families and external professionals to support student success.
- Represent the organization in community partnerships, professional forums, and regulatory engagements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
- Valid New York State School Building Leader (Principal) certification (or ability to obtain).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in an educational setting.
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with specialized learning needs.
- Strong knowledge of special education practices, compliance, and instructional strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and lead through measurable outcomes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift (at least 50–65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes.
- Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
- Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
- Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.
Skills
- Data analysis
- Instructional strategies
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Special education practices
- Crisis prevention
- De-escalation
- Behavioral support
Location
- Long Island City, NY
Work Type
- Year-round school
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of leadership experience
- 3 years experience working with students with specialized learning needs
Education Level
- Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
- New York State School Building Leader (Principal) certification
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- Supportive work environment
About the Company
- Academy for Young Minds (AYM), powered by Gersh, is dedicated to supporting students with varying abilities.
- Gersh Autism offers a supportive work environment committed to personal and professional growth.