Interim Public School Principal - Multi-District Leader

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES is recruiting a seasoned school leader to serve across its 17 component districts and affiliated sites in Jefferson and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, student-centered practices, and sustainable operations across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will hold a NYS School Building Leader certificate, bring proven principal experience in public schools, and collaborate with district leaders, staff, families,

Qualifications

• Experience as a principal in a public school setting.
• Valid NYS School Building Leader (SBL) Certificate.
• Knowledge of public school operations, instructional leadership, student support systems, personnel supervision, school safety, and family/community engagement.
• Ability to enter a school community, assess needs quickly, build trust, and provide effective leadership.
• Willingness to serve in any component district or BOCES program.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the assigned school or program.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Maintain continuity of school operations, programs, procedures, and expectations.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate faculty and staff as appropriate to the assignment.
• Promote high-quality instruction and support student achievement.
• Collaborate with district and BOCES leadership, teachers, support staff, families, students, and community partners.
• Communicate clearly with all school community stakeholders.
• Support student attendance, behavior management, discipline practices, and social-emotional needs.
• Ensure compliance with laws, NYS Education Department requirements, BOE policies, and district procedures.
• Support emergency response, school safety planning, and crisis management.
• Provide leadership continuity during transitions and assist with prep for incoming permanent administrator.
• Provide executive coaching, mentoring, and consultation to district administrators.
• Complete other responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent or appropriate BOCES administrator.

Skills

School leadership

Public school experience

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

New York State SBL Certificate

Job description

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES is recruiting a seasoned school leader to serve across its 17 component districts and affiliated sites in Jefferson and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, student-centered practices, and sustainable operations across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will hold a NYS School Building Leader certificate, bring proven principal experience in public schools, and collaborate with district leaders, staff, families,