Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking an Assistant Principal to join the Special Education Division. This is a full-time, 12 month position with a Monday through Friday schedule.

The duty of the Assistant Principal of Special Education is to assist the Principal in planning, initiating, and administering the Special Education program.

Specific Responsibilities:

Review and modify academic curriculum to define units of study, benchmarks and forms of assessment which meet New York State Learning Standards.

Oversee administration of standardized assessment in conjunction with the principal.

Assist in the interview process for teaching and support staff.

Supervise teacher and staff assignment, duties and responsibilities.

Conduct observations and evaluations of teachers and support staff.

Provide training and supervision to all Special Education substitute teachers.

Administer Student Code of Conduct, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support and the Critical Incidents Stress Management.

Assist staff with student discipline issues. Refer serious misconduct to the Principal and Director.

Assist with the assessment, development, coordination and implementation of student awareness programs concerning Peer and Sexual Harassment.

Provide supervision for the arrival and departure of students.

Update and implement the Special Education Building Safety Plan.

Plan, coordinate and conduct emergency response and fire drills.

Conduct planning meetings with emergency response teams.

Review and make recommendations regarding field trips and schedule transportation.

Support and supervise student Special Education activities.

Supervise fundraising for clubs.

Assist with facility work orders and space planning.

Prepare schedules for staff bus duty assignments

Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

NYS Administrator Certification required

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Application Deadline:08/07/2026

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