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Pathfinder Village - NY
Director of Education
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What they do
A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$134,682 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Pathfinder Village, a dynamic, open-access residential community for children and adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, is seeking to fill the following positions in accordance with Pathfinder's mission "that each life may find meaning." All positions may be applied for using the online pre-employment form. Applicants should also send letters of inquiry and employment histories to joconnor@pathfindervillage.org. If you choose to send supporting documents through the mail, please address them to Human Resources, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston, NY 13335. Pathfinder Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Pathfinder Village seeks a dedicated administrator to lead our private school in providing a high-quality education to help students achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will bring innovative practices to our small school and will lead our faculty in assessment, instruction, and refinement of school wide goals, specifically achieving student outcomes and fostering a nurturing atmosphere for all students. Primary Responsibilities Oversight of daily operations at Pathfinder Village School, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment Collaborate with faculty to develop and implement a specialty curriculum tailored to the needs of students with a variety of diagnoses Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to maintain a sense of community Mentor teachers, clinicians, and assistants in their professional development Oversight of Otsego Academy, our post-secondary program for young adults Required Qualifications Minimum of BA/BS in Education or related human service field Certification as a school administrator or eligible to obtain Annual salary starts at $90,000 Located in