About the position
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to join our team as an Assistant Principal, serving both our main high school and our innovative therapeutic FlexPath program. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment while ensuring the academic success and well-being of all students. Under the supervision of the School Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the administration, supervision, and evaluation of all school building matters. This includes strategic and logistical planning, supervision of staff and students, implementing professional development opportunities for staff, providing instructional leadership to the school building, managing student discipline in accordance with the code of conduct, monitoring attendance, as well as other staff and student related tasks as delegated by the Principal or District Administration.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the principal to develop and implement strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures for both the main high school and FlexPath program.
- Provide leadership in maintaining a positive school culture conducive to learning and growth.
- Oversee student support services, including counseling, special education, and behavior intervention.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity and equity to ensure all students have access to opportunities for academic and personal growth.
- Support teachers in implementing effective instructional practices aligned with state standards.
- Collaborate with instructional staff to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve student outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with families, community partners, and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and support to staff members through mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- Assist with the supervision and evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff.
- Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
- Coordinate the supervision of student teachers and substitute teachers.
- Coordinate the supervision of the cafeteria, halls and grounds.
- Implement and maintain rules of conduct in school and on transportation.
- Process student referrals in a timely manner.
- Monitor student behaviors and keep staff informed of student outcomes.
- Supervise the attendance of all students in accordance with district policies and procedures.
- Supervise all organized in-school and extra-curricular student activities.
- Maintain records of class and extra-classroom activity funds.
- Implement and maintain a system to record, monitor and report student tardiness and attendance.
- Arrange and conduct fire and other emergency drills.
- Supervise the building in the absence of the Principal.
Requirements
- New York State Certification as a School Administrator or Supervisor, School District Administrator or School District Leader or School Building Leader.
- Experience in a therapeutic school setting and/or as a clinician.
- Administrative experience in the grade level of assigned school preferred.
- Creative and innovative leadership.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Successful experience as an instructional leader.
- Experience with DASA, PBIS and the Danielson Rubric.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly organized and attentive to responsibilities.
- Adept at instructional technologies.
- Committed to professional growth.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $185,000.
