Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

St. Mary's School for the Deaf

2253 Main Street

Buffalo , NY 14214

Certified - Area - Administrative

Job Number 3300056173

Start Date

Open Date 06/30/2026

Closing Date 09/04/2026

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal serves as a vital instructional and administrative leader across our K-12 programs. This role requires an equity-minded administrator dedicated to a bilingual framework (American Sign Language and English). The ideal candidate will supervise faculty, oversee Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage student services, and foster an inclusive, accessible learning environment that empowers Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) students.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Evaluate K-12 academic programs, support Deaf Education research integration, and mentor teachers and paraprofessionals in specialized instructional practices.

• IEP & Compliance: Oversee the implementation of special education laws, lead multidisciplinary evaluation teams, and ensure strict compliance with state educational frameworks.

• Student Services: Manage student behavior through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) models.

• Operations & Culture: Assist the Principals with master scheduling, NYS assessments, day-to-day campus operations, and evening/residential program coordination if applicable.

• Community Relations: Facilitate clear, accessible communication among staff, parents and families, school districts, and the broader Deaf community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Deaf Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or a closely related field

• State Certification: Valid Administrative Certification

• ASL Fluency: Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and deep knowledge of Deaf culture are required.

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching or administrative experience within a Deaf Education setting.

Preferred Skills

• Strong working knowledge of NYS Curriculum, best practices in Deaf Education, assistive and audiological technologies, and ASL/English interpreter roles.

• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary staff teams (teachers, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, mental health professionals, and paraprofessionals).

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Itinerant Location 2253 Main Street Buffalo NY

Salary: From 75000.00

Salary: To 85000.00

Appointment Status Permanent

Position Status Full time

Start Date 09/01/2026

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, School District Leader {1014}

Specialized Training PowerSchool, Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children, Working With Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Technology Literacy Google Docs, Microsoft Office

Contact Person's Name Mary DeStefano

Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources

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