School Administrator - Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center

Work Schedule

Flexible to the needs of the program. This position will be on a per diem basis, with up to 5–10 hours per week.

Summary / Objective

The Per Diem School Administrator provides educational leadership to ensure compliance with NYSED regulations governing the approved 4410 preschool special education program. This position serves in a consultative capacity, supporting the Preschool Coordinator and Special Education Coordinator with regulatory compliance, educational administration and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Valid Administrators Certificate as issued by NYSED as a School Building Leader or School District Leader, and/or School Administrator.
• Possess NYS Teaching Certification valid for teaching students with disabilities, birth to grade 2, or certification in early education, or possess certification or licensure in speech‑language pathology, psychology, occupational or physical therapy, or another related service.
• Minimum of two years (or equivalent) experience in an early intervention or early childhood education program serving children ages birth to five, including direct experience delivering services to children with disabilities and their families.
• Relevant Certifications – Administrators and teaching certification.
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the designated School Administrator for the approved preschool Special Education program.
• Collaborate with the Preschool Coordinator and Special Education Coordinator by offering administrative guidance, regulatory interpretation, and oversight related to operation and compliance of the approved preschool Special Education program.
• Assist with professional development related to educational compliance and instructional quality.
• Participate in leadership meetings as needed.
• Support compliance with Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and educational standards.

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organization Skills
• Project Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel

Minimal travel is required between counties for various meetings.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.