Principal - Walker Beacon School

About Walker

Since 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs has been a trusted partner for children, youth, and families, navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. Based in Needham, our mission is to nurture hope, build strengths, and develop lifelong skills in partnership with the children, youth, families, and communities we serve. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to children and youth with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, while supporting their families every step of the way. Through three specialized divisions—Residential & Educational Programs, Behavioral Health & Community-Based Services, and Walker Solutions—we deliver relationship-based care and capacity-building that makes a lasting difference. Today, we serve children, youth, and families from more than 150 communities across Massachusetts.

Principal at Walker Beacon School

Oversee the day to day operation of Walker Beacon School
Provide leadership regarding positive behavioral supports, risk management, student discipline and crisis intervention
Hire staff for all positions
Manage personnel issues in collaboration with supervisor and HR department
Provide supervision as assigned.
Oversee budget and fiscal management in collaboration with supervisor
Oversee site management in collaboration with facilities director
Oversee student referrals and admissions process in collaboration with administrative team and others, as needed
Oversee Information Technology and Program Improvement initiatives in collaboration with administrative team, IT and PI departments
Ensure compliance with all DESE regulations, state and federal laws and regulations, and agency standards and goals
Ensure appropriate and timely communication with all public school Special Education Departments as needed to comply with proper implementation of student IEP process, and communication of any reporting of critical incidents to DESE.
Ensure appropriate parent communication and parent involvement.
Participate in Caregiver Connections: Walker Beacon’s Parent Advisory Council.
Maintain positive working relationship with City of Watertown personnel, including police, fire, school department and Board of Health.
Conduct regular staff meetings
Collaborate with Sr. Director of Workforce Development to ensure comprehensive orientation and training for all staff.
Collaborate with supervisor and other leaders as appropriate to discuss development of new business.
Complete all supervisory tasks.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to successfully pass and apply Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR training
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, prioritize among competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and organizational needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills include timely and respectful correspondence, reports, and reflective supervision
• Ability to access program locations
• Ability to lift packages up to 10 pounds

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications Required: Master’s degree MA Licensure as Special Education Administrator (All Levels), or Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
• Experience Required: 1-3 years of previous experience in similar setting Supervisory experience Preferred: 5 years or more of previous experience in similar setting
• Other Requirements: Successfully complete background check suitability requirements
  Must have reliable transportation
  Valid MA driver’s license preferred

Schedule

12-month position
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with flexibility as needed for program and operational needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.