PRINCIPAL - PRINC

Position Summary:
The Principal is responsible for all day-to-day operations and oversight of the Whitney Hall School program. The Principal works collaboratively with treatment team members, Boards of Education, surrogates, parents/guardians and youth to ensure a holistic approach to help students reach their potential.

Accountable and responsible for the following results:

• Establish and maintain high expectations and standards for student learning and behavior.
• Works with staff for continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Works with staff to create a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment.
• Works closely with PRTF and Day School staff regarding student enrollments to school.
• Attends weekly meetings with PRTF leadership.
• Responsible for updating Whitney Hall's Student Handbook.
• Responsible for planning and implementing Connecticut's System for Educator Evaluation and Development (SEED) in collaboration with Supervisor of Special Education.
• Regular communication and availability to parents, families, and the community.
• Supervises morning arrival, dining hall and dismissal procedures.
• Collaborates with clinical team to provide therapeutic day school programming.
• Works with students, staff and families to hold students accountable and engage in restorative processes.
• Provide direction and supervision of educational and support staff assigned Whitney Hall School.
• Develop, manage, and report the diagnostic and educational assessment profiles for students enrolled at Whitney Hall School.
• Assist the Vice President of Education in the development and reporting of the school budget and expenditures related to the Whitney Hall School educational effort.
• Oversees, evaluates, and implements the Behavioral Management Plan at the Whitney Hall School program in collaboration with the School Supervisors.
• Assist the Vice President of Education with "on-call coverage" during periods of school recess to ensure timely communication with stakeholders.
• Serve as the Agency's facilitator of the TEAM program.

• Collaborates with others to develop, monitor, and evaluate school improvement plan, including therapeutic day school programming.
• Coordinates and chairs regularly scheduled staff meetings in collaboration with the Director of Education.
• In collaboration with Supervisor of Special Ed. and Head Teachers coordinates evaluation, supervision, training, and goal setting for teachers.

Minimum Qualifications and Licensure/Certification:

• In accordance with Connecticut State Board of Education requirements. Certification in Special Education (165) as well as School Administration and Supervision (Intermediate Supervision - 092).
• Experience teaching and working with a population of special needs children and a background in behavioral management.
• A requisite professional preparation in special education required.
• Possess administrative and managerial abilities.
• Know how to plan, implement, and actualize educational goals.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our benefits include:

Health Insurance: We provide a range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to ensure our employees and their families have access to quality healthcare. We also offer 100%. Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance and LD&D.

Retirement Savings: We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, including employer contributions, to help our employees plan for their future and achieve their long-term financial goals.

Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, personal and 13 paid holidays.

Professional Development: We invest in the growth and development of our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, to help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers.

Wellness Programs: We promote a culture of wellness and support our employees' physical and mental well-being through our On-Agency wellness center and other resources to help them thrive both inside and outside of the workplace.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide access to confidential counseling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program to assist our employees with personal or work-related challenges they may face.