Assistant Principal - CTI

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES seeks an Assistant Principal CTI to lead instructional and administrative initiatives within a Career and Technical Education setting. You will collaborate with the Principal, faculty, staff, students, families, districts, and community partners to ensure high-quality education and workforce readiness.

The successful candidate will advance career readiness, equity, and instructional excellence while navigating the unique needs of a CTE environment, including student support and

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional leadership and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and workforce development.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Strong knowledge of student support and special education practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to make equitable, student-centered decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in developing and monitoring the CTE instructional vision and strategic priorities.
• Conduct teacher observations and provide meaningful feedback and organizational expectations.
• Support teachers in implementing engaging, hands-on, standards-based instruction reflecting current industry practices.
• Promote instructional strategies that develop students' academic, technical, employability, and communication skills.
• Monitor curriculum, assessment, student performance, and instructional practices across CTE programs.
• Support professional learning and mentoring for new and experienced CTE teachers.
• Promote literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and problem-solving skills within technical instruction.

Skills

Instructional leadership

CTE knowledge

Workforce development

Diversity & inclusion

Strong communication

Education

Valid NYS SBL Certification

Job description

Of Job

The Assistant Principal will serve as a key instructional and administrative leader within CTI. Working collaboratively with the Principal, faculty, staff, students, families, component school districts, and community and industry partners, the Assistant Principal will support a high-quality educational environment that prepares students for college, careers, military service, and successful transition into the workforce.

Anticipated

Assistant Principal CTI

GENERAL STATEMENT

Of Job

The Assistant Principal will serve as a key instructional and administrative leader within CTI. Working collaboratively with the Principal, faculty, staff, students, families, component school districts, and community and industry partners, the Assistant Principal will support a high-quality educational environment that prepares students for college, careers, military service, and successful transition into the workforce.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to career readiness, instructional excellence, student achievement, equity, inclusion, and workforce development and will understand the unique instructional, operational, and student-support needs of a CTE setting.

TERMS OF Employment

• Full-time, 12-month, tenure track, building-level administrative assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits

REPORTS TO

School Principal

SUPERVISES

Faculty and staff.

Qualifications, EXPERIENCE AND Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong instructional leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education and workforce development.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Strong knowledge of student support and special education practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound, equitable, and student-centered decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to lead in a collaborative, fast-paced, hands-on educational environment.
• Commitment to preparing students for college, career, and life beyond high school.

Required

• Valid New York State SBL Certification
• Successful experience in teaching and/or educational leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to student achievement and instructional excellence.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Administrative experience in a CTE, high school, BOCES, or career-focused educational setting.
• Experience with Career and Technical Student Organizations, particularly SkillsUSA.

Knowledge, Skills AND ABILITIES

DUTIES AND Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in developing, implementing, and monitoring the CTE school's instructional vision and strategic priorities.
• Conduct teacher observations and provide meaningful feedback and organizational expectations.
• Support teachers in implementing engaging, hands-on, standards-based instruction that reflects current industry practices.
• Promote instructional strategies that develop students' academic, technical, employability, and communication skills.
• Monitor curriculum, assessment, student performance, and instructional practices across CTE programs.
• Support professional learning and mentoring for new and experienced CTE teachers.
• Promote literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and problem-solving skills within technical instruction.

CTE Program Leadership

• Support the development and continuous improvement of CTE programs based on labor-market needs, industry standards, student interests, and community needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure programs maintain current equipment, technology, curriculum, certifications, and industry-aligned practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business, industry, postsecondary institutions, workforce organizations, and community partners.
• Support work-based learning opportunities, internships, clinical experiences, job shadows, apprenticeships, and other career-readiness experiences.
• Support student participation in SkillsUSA and other career and technical student organizations.
• Assist with program recruitment, enrollment, orientation, retention, and student placement activities.

EVALUATION

The Assistant Principal's performance will be evaluated annually by the Principal

SALARY

$105,000 - $117,000