Assistant Principal

Schenectady City School District; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schenectady City School District in New York is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead teaching and learning, equity, engagement and operational excellence. The role reports to the principal and requires implementing common core standards and research-based practices with a culturally responsive lens.

You will supervise staff, evaluate teachers, manage building operations, and collaborate with families and the community.

Qualifications

• NY State Certification (SBL/SAS/SDA) required.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience, urban setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage building operations under the direction of the principal.
• Use data-driven instruction and decision-making.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Supervise teachers and staff.
• Evaluate teachers per APPR guidelines.
• Address student discipline with teachers, parents and students.
• Create and monitor student behavior plans.
• Attend Superintendent Hearings.
• Oversee student supervision during arrival/dismissal, lunch, and after-school events.
• Attend parent conferences and team meetings.
• Assist Principal with projects and duties.
• Serve on district and building committees.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Data-driven instruction

Communication

Collaboration

Education

NY State Certification (SBL/SAS/SDA)

Job description

Assistant Principal

This position reports to principal of a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The Assistant Principal is expected to execute practices that incorporate research based strategies and methodologies that will lead to improvements in the areas of teaching and learning, equity, engagement and efficiency. The Assistant Principal will supervise and evaluate staff and programs. The Assistant Principal is tasked with supporting staff in implementing the common core, behavioral standards, as well as, instructional practices and assessments using a culturally responsive lens. The Assistant Principal fosters positive relationships between home, school and the community. This position requires a high degree of trust, professionalism and sound judgment.

Assistant Principal Expectations

• Manage building operations at the direction of the principal;
• Use of data-driven instruction and decision-making;
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment;
• Supervise teachers and staff;
• Evaluate teachers following district APPR guidelines;
• Address student discipline issues as needed and follow through discipline referrals with teachers, parents and students;
• Create and monitor student behavior plans;
• Prepare and attends Superintendent Hearings;
• General student supervision including arrival and dismissal, lunch room and after school events;
• Attend parent conferences and team meetings;
• Assist Principal with various projects and duties as assigned;
• Serve on district and building committees as assigned.

Assistant Principal Key Qualities

• Proven ability to motivate staff and students to achieve excellence;
• Team development and leadership skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members, and administrators;
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community;
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• NY State Certification, SBL, SAS or SDA required.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience; preferably in an urban school setting.