<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Principal (Job ID 1126)</p> <p>Steps Middle and High School</p> <p>Torrington, CT</p> <p>225 Days Per Year following the Academic Calendar</p> <p>TRB Eligible</p> <p>Anticipated start date: July 1, 2025</p> <p>Overview:</p> <p>The Principal of Steps Middle and High School will facilitate the implementation of the vision, practices and systems which result in a therapeutic, educational school dedicated to support students in grades Sixth through Twelfth who require an outplacement from their district.</p> <p>The Principal will report to, and be supervised by, the Director of Special Education.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Active Connecticut certifications as an Intermediate Administrator (Endorsement #092) AND at least one Special Education category </li><li>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships among school personnel, students, parents and community </li><li>At least 3 recent years of administrator leadership at the building or central office level is preferred </li><li>Proficiency with PowerSchool, CT-SEDS and Google Drive </li><li>Ability to create and maintain a nurturing school climate for students and staff </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability and willingness to provide direct support or instruction to students throughout the school day, when/if needed </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities and Expectations:</p> <ul> <li>Implement and adapt the school's curriculum, instructional practices and behavior intervention model to consistently meet the changing student population and needs </li><li>Accessible and responsive to the region's Special Education Directors and designee regarding referrals, enrollment, IEP implementation and planful discharge </li><li>Attentive supervision, coaching and evaluation of certified and non-certified staff </li><li>Elicit the expertise and participation of all members of the school community and external stakeholders in the decision-making processes </li><li>Create and implement professional development relevant to all school staff and disciplines </li><li>Ensure program compliance with local, state and federal regulations including but not limited to school safety and security, special education law, and confidentiality and maintenance of shared educational records </li><li>Recruit and hire for all staff positions assigned to the Steps Middle and High School </li><li>Involvement with de-escalation of students in crisis, up to and including emergency physical management </li><li>Develop and monitor school budget in cooperation with the Director of Special Education </li><li>Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education or the Executive Director </li></ul> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>EdAdvance</p> <p>P.O. Box 909</p> <p>Litchfield, CT 06759-0909</p> <p>EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org</p>