Secondary Assistant Principal

Company: Ithaca City School District
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

KENMORE - TOWN OF TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Position Title: SECONDARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Initial Assignment: HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Qualifications:

• Hold valid New York State School Administrative Certification
• Minimum of 7 years teaching experience; prior administrative experience preferred
• Evidence of strong instructional leadership that results in a positive and engaging environment staff and students geared toward sustained student achievement.
• Experience and knowledge working with students with special needs. Familiar with state regulations regarding students classified by the district CSE.
• Knowledge of or successful experience at the Middle School level including an understanding of Middle School philosophy.
• Well versed in NYS Standards and Assessments as they impact the middle school program. Performance Responsibilities:
  • Administer and implement the school and district initiatives
  • Provide leadership in initiating, evaluation and revising school operating practices to achieve and maintain an efficient school
  • Perform as a visible and effective leader in both long range planning and day-to-day operations of the middle school, including school-wide and individual student management programs.
  • Advocate and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth
  • Evaluate and approve or recommend modifications to new or existing programs and submit their proposals to the principal
  • Resolve conflicts or grievances and settle disputes between students, teachers, parents or combinations thereof
  • Assist in screening, interviewing and recommending candidates for positions within the school and District
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with students, parents, staff, administration and community members
  • Clearly articulate the goals and philosophy of the school and District
  • Assist in the interpretation and administration of school policy, regulations and negotiated contracts
  • Assist in yearly teacher evaluation and provide guidance to and manage staff
  • Assist with student disciplinary duties as well as student activities
  • Responsible for principal's duties in the absence of the principal
  • Performs tasks as assigned by the building principal Contract: 12 months Per KAA Contract
    
    Salary: Minimum Starting Salary $74,625 per KAA Contract; negotiable based on experience
    
    Starting Date: July 2023
    
    Application: Please submit a complete application via RecruitFront. Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted. Please direct any inquiries and/or questions via email to jrichards@ktufsd.org & mkamens@ktufsd.org .
    
    Application Deadline: May 26, 2023
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    
    Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
    
    Middle School Assistant Principal (Certificated)
    
    Job Description
    
    GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Assists the principal in providing effective instructional leadership for the building and directing those activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the total educational program
    
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The middle school assistant principal will use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student in the assigned building. The successful candidate will assist the principal in the planning, staffing, budgeting, and evaluation of the program. The middle school assistant principal has primary responsibility for implementing the Code of Conduct and assisting in creating and implementing the master schedule.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    
  • Hold valid New York State School Administrative Certification
  • Minimum of 5 years teaching experience; prior administrative experience preferred
  • Evidence of strong instructional leadership that results in a positive and engaging environment staff and students geared toward sustained student achievement.
  • Experience and knowledge working with students with special needs. Familiar with state regulations regarding students classified by the district CSE.
  • Knowledge of or successful experience at the Middle School level including an understanding of Middle School philosophy.
  • Well versed in NYS Standards and Assessments as they impact the middle school program. REPORTS TO: Principal
    
    RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will assist the principal in the following areas:
  • Curriculum Development, Supervision and Evaluation:
    
  • Understanding school curriculum, ensuring teaching of the written curriculum, and helping staff use curriculum resources
  • Participate in and/or leading curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals
  • Provide opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase program expertise
  • Identifies curricular and extra curricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement
  • Regularly using the results of the student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements
  • Student Assessment and Monitoring:
    
  • Emphasizing student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling
  • Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible
  • Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; making referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed
  • Provides meaningful information to parents and others regarding student progress
  • Maintaining policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting
  • Nurturing a Strong Building Culture and Positive Student and Staff Relations:
    
  • Models restorative and trauma-informed practices
  • Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others
  • Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climate
  • Recognizes efforts of students and teachers
  • Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images
  • Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations
  • Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities
  • Fosters collegial relationship with and among teachers and staff
  • Serves as school activity coordinator: pictures, assemblies, etc
  • Establishing an Effective Workplace:
    
  • Develops and maintains positive staff morale
  • Implements discipline that is consistent with the code of conduct and promotes orderliness and student learning
  • Defines and articulates a school philosophy with vision through board adopted goals and administrative recommended objectives
  • Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school
  • Protects instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process
  • Coordinates teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict
  • Maintain high visibility in the school
  • Provides for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel
  • Provides orientation for newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development
  • Staff Supervision, Personnel Evaluation:
    
  • Supervise instructional, teacher assistants, clerical staff, support staff and classroom volunteers within the building
  • Implement the district wide personnel annual professional performance review
  • Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluating of the school's professional, teaching assistants, and support staff
  • Makes personnel assignments based on a knowledge of employees abilities, qualifications, past performances, and school needs
  • Communications, Community Relations:
    
  • Listens and responds appropriately to staff, student, and community concerns
  • Respects differences of opinions and fostering open communications among staff
  • Develops communications that reflect and support management team decision in the implementation of school board policies
  • Communicating effectively with students; individually and in groups
  • Speaks and writes effectively
  • Keeps the superintendent and other appropriate central office administrators informed of school activities and problems such as transportation, special services, etc
  • Communicates and works with central office and other principals to share ideas, problems, expertise, and personnel
  • Interacts with school district and parent groups to promote positive outcomes
  • Encourages parent visits and involvement in decision making
  • Keeps the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings, etc.
  • Effectively utilizes community resources and volunteering to promote student learning
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving:
    
  • Considers research when making decisions
  • Considers alternative and consequences in the decision making process
  • Makes decisions in a timely fashion and maximizes decisions effectiveness by follow-up actions
  • Clearly communicates decisions and rationale to all affected
  • Seeks information from appropriate sources and strives for consensus in the decision making process
  • Identifies problem areas and seeks solutions before crisis situations develop
  • Effectively delegates decision making and problem solving to appropriate personnel
  • Implements needed change with appropriate support staff, students, and community
  • Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal or assistant principal
  • Professional Development:
    
  • Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field
  • Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetings
  • Plans and implements individualized improvement programs when necessary
  • Effectively utilizes the expertise of school personnel, including self, in staff development
  • Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior
  • Perceives self as a change agent; works for personal and professional organizational renewal
  • Building Management, Recordkeeping, Financial Management:
    
  • Establishes and maintaining rules and procedures for student and staff safety
  • Promotes an aesthetically pleasing environment in the school
  • Assists in monitoring plant, office, and equipment maintenance
  • Assists in promoting timely repair of school facilities and equipment
  • Effectively copes with crises and emergencies
  • Assists in maintaining accurate personnel, student, and fiscal records
  • Assists in preparing accurate budgets and effectively monitors expenditures
  • Prepares required district reports accurately and efficiently
  • Anticipates future building and equipment needs; plans appropriately to remedy
  • Manages the daily use of school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes
    
    Please make sure all required materials are supplied including three professional letters of recommendation.

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