Principal

The Principal is responsible for the administration of all functions of the Secure Detention Education Program and oversees the education program for students enrolled.

Job Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the educational staff and support staff.
• Administer the School program in accordance with the laws, regulations and policies of TFY.
• Provide leadership, support, guidance and coordination to ensure a consistent and comprehensive approach to the implementation of the agency's Quality Improvement Program.
• Ongoing evaluation and recommendation regarding resources needed to ensure operation of a progressive and effective educational program.
• Oversee the hiring, professional development, performance management and discipline of school staff.
• Ongoing review and evaluation of policies and procedures related to the educational program.
• Ongoing evaluation of the educational curriculum, specialized services and support services offered to students.
• Plan and process the use of financial grants from state and federal governments (i.e. Title I)
• Actively participate in the intake screening of children referred to TFY to ascertain and ensure proper educational placement.
• Actively participate in agency wide committees as assigned by the Assistant Executive Director.
• Oversee all testing and assessment programs.
• Remain knowledgeable of the most current changes, opportunities and approaches utilized in educational programs.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of staff training needs and coordinate in-service education of all instructional staff.
• Participate in agency wide program evaluation activities.
• Positively represent the Agency in designated community, county and or state committees and other professional organizations.
• Prepare/maintain required documentation relative to employees as prescribed by the Agency.
• Actively support staff in maintaining Sanctuary commitments and philosophy of trauma informed care.
• Complete special projects within area of expertise as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Education. Certificate in Advanced Studies (C.A.S.) in Administration preferred.
• New York State licensure as a School Administrator.
• Valid NYS driver's license
• Minimum of four years of administrative and supervisory experience in an educational setting

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)