Lexington School for the Deaf Superintendent
- Application Deadline: December 9, 2024 12:00 am
The Superintendent will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees, various government agencies, and the public to ensure tight alignment of Lexington’s operations with Lexington’s mission and vision. This position reports directly to the Board of Trustees on such matters as prescribed by the By-Laws of Lexington School and Center for the Deaf and on matters of special instructions as may be given by the Board of Trustees through its Co-Presidents.
The Superintendent is charged with providing strong leadership and managing/supervising multiple functions including but not limited to education instruction, enrollment, advocacy, policy development, and outreach with responsibility of providing quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees at Board meetings.
Leadership staff reporting to the Superintendent include the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS), the Director of Student and Family Engagement (SAFE), and the School Leadership Team.
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: https://www.innivee.com/apply
For questions, please contact [email protected].
All applications submitted by December 9, 2024, will receive full consideration.
The Lexington School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability,
race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) workplace hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).
About the organization
Lexington School for the Deaf, established in 1864, is the largest school for Deaf students in New York State, serving approximately 230 students. In 2024, Lexington School for the Deaf was accredited by both the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). Located in East Elmhurst, Queens, the school offers comprehensive educational programs designed to meet the unique learning and communication needs of profoundly Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Serving children from infancy through high school, Lexington provides a curriculum that emphasizes both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The school offers additional services, including the “Ready to Learn” program for parents of Deaf infants and toddlers, foreign language transition classes, support for students with disabilities, and a dormitory for students requiring additional academic support. Lexington is a charter member of the 4201 Schools Association of New York and receives financial support from the New York State Department of Education.
Lexington’s purpose is to foster a language-rich education that connects and empowers Deaf students, enabling them to excel in their futures. Its vision is to become the leader in Deaf education, programs, and services with a vibrant community that is adaptable and accessible to all. The school’s core values emphasize safety, open-mindedness, accountability, and respect, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education that meets or exceeds New York State standards.
Lexington also houses three separate non-profit agencies, the Lexington Center for Mental Health Services, Inc., the Lexington Vocational Services Center, Inc. and the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Inc. These agencies serve over 1,000 individuals throughout NYC and NYS.
