Principal

Job Address:

10123 Alliance Road, Suite 320 Blue Ash, OH 45242

 

Job Summary:
The Principal at Kids Thrive Pediatric Mental Health is responsible for coordinating the educational and behavioral programming within the facility, ensuring alignment with therapeutic goals and compliance with educational standards. The Principal provides leadership to teachers and educational staff, fosters a positive and structured learning environment, and collaborates with clinical teams to support student success. 

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Education strongly preferred
• Current Ohio administrator’s license or alternative license required

Experience:

• At least 2 years in a lead/supervisory position
• At least 5 years in special education/behavioral health field
• Experience in curriculum and classroom management as well as strong understanding of special education law and documentation

Position Requirements:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to teachers and educational staff.
• Develop and implement educational policies, procedures, and curriculum aligned with therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with clinical and behavioral health teams to integrate mental health support within the educational setting.
• Oversee student assessments, progress monitoring, and individualized learning plans.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal education regulations and special education requirements.
• Support teachers in implementing trauma-informed and behavioral management strategies.
• Coordinate professional development and training opportunities for staff.
• Foster positive relationships with families, community partners, and external agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Assist with crisis management, ensuring a safe and structured environment for students and staff.
• Coordinates department meetings. 
• Oversees completion of all quality and performance indicators for the department. 
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/group problem solving situation and showing initiative in problem solving. 
• Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism.
• Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public.
• Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner.
• Calm and decisive in crisis situations.
• Ability to sustain a team environment.

Additional Requirements:

• CPR certification and Handle with Care (HWC) within 30 days of employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.