Associate Principal, Autism Services

Best Point is seeking an individual that provides direct supervision and consultation to assigned Intervention Specialists/Teachers and Educational Aides (EA’s). Assures the school programs instruction is developed and implemented to meet the needs of the students and is aligned with ODE standards as well as other best practice standards. Works in collaboration with the School Principal and other Associate Principals to ensure the school is operating in alignment with all agency and external regulations. Participates as a member of the school leadership team and assumes responsibility for the Principal in his or her absence

- Position is eligible for full benefits (dental/health/vision, PTO, 403B, Tuition Assistance, Public Loan Forgiveness)

Minimum Education, Experience and Other Skill Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s in Education from an accredited college or university. A current Ohio Teacher Certification (excluding non-tax), or Ohio Administrator’s License or Alternative Ohio Administrators License required.  A degree in Special Education and an Ohio Intervention Specialist License is strongly preferred. Two years of direct teaching experience is required. One year of supervisory experience in an educational or social work setting required. Significant experience in curriculum management and serving at-risk/special education populations required. A valid driver's license and good driving record are also required. Must possess minimum technical skills including familiarity with Microsoft Windows and ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment:

Exposed to a combination of office, school and mental health treatment environments. Exposed to children with behavior problems. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive. May be exposed to blood or vomit and bodily fluids.

Physical demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.  Must be capable of sustained exertion and be able to participate in the physical restraint techniques and exercises required to ensure safety of clients at all times

Our Culture:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers.

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category