Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva, Brooklyn, NY

Principal

For over 25 years Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva in Brooklyn has provided a customized special education curriculum designed to build upon a child’s unique strengths and gifts. We provide a community Yeshiva in the Sephardic tradition for all Jewish children where they can develop the self-esteem and confidence needed to live a full and successful life. Our team of expert professionals craft a unique path for each student by applying the latest research in a cross-disciplinary way.

Overall Goals

• Provide strong educational leadership and ensure that Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva provides an excellent special education integrated with strong secular and Judaic studies.
• Serve as a role model for all the school’s stakeholders, while providing a serious, disciplined and respectful educational environment for students, faculty, administration and parents.
• Provide an environment in which state-of-the-art special education pedagogy can flourish.  

Overall Responsibilities

• Supervise, Schedule and Hire Faculty
• Implement Professional Development Trainings
• Develop/Implement Innovative Teaching Methods
• Work Closely with the Upper and Lower Division Educational Directors and the Director of Judaic Studies to create integrated programs and ensure a productive learning environment.
• Work closely with the therapeutic and mental health teams to ensure all aspects of a child’s development are addressed
• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees
• Promote a Positive Nurturing Environment for Students, Parents and Teachers
• Accurately assess and work with a wide range of children
• Develop a positive working relationship with parents
• Be an effective ambassador from the school to the Brooklyn and Long Island Jewish communities especially the Sephardi community
• Final decision maker regarding staff and student matters.

Qualifications

• MA in Special Education and Administrative Policy
• Proven ability/track record as a lead educator with 7+ years of experience
• Strong Inter-personal and excellent communication skills with demonstrative skills as a team leader

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits offered.

Contact Information

To apply please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample via email to hglass@cojds.org

For more information about the school please visitwww.gesheryehuda.org

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