Assistant Principal, Grades 9-12: Elevate Student Success

Watertown City School District; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown City School District seeks an experienced tenure-track Assistant Principal for Grades 9-12. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, student wellbeing, and a positive school climate. The successful candidate will collaborate with families, students, and community partners to elevate outcomes and equity.

Candidates must be NYS-certified (SBL or SDL) and bring strong leadership, communication, and data-driven decision-making skills to support a high‑performing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proven instructional leadership that raises student outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with families and partners to support student wellbeing.
• Ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator for attendance systems and PBIS.
• Manage parent communications and disciplinary documentation.
• Lead town hall meetings on attendance, behavior, climate and culture.
• Implement Building-Level Safety Plan under Project SAVE.
• Coordinate mental health crisis response with counselors and staff.
• Monitor AIS/MTSS groupings and support interventions.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Community engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Administrative coordination

Education

New York State SBL/SDL certification

Job description

Watertown City School District seeks an experienced tenure-track Assistant Principal for Grades 9-12. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, student wellbeing, and a positive school climate. The successful candidate will collaborate with families, students, and community partners to elevate outcomes and equity.

Candidates must be NYS-certified (SBL or SDL) and bring strong leadership, communication, and data-driven decision-making skills to support a high‑performing learning environment.