Assistant Principal

Utica City School District•Utica, NY

About The Position

The Assistant Principal serves under the direct supervision of the Building Principal and is responsible for organizing and administering programs, personnel, and activities in the school building. The role supports implementation of district policies and contractual obligations, supervises and evaluates staff and faculty, oversees student conduct and pupil personnel services, and promotes positive community relations and professional growth. The Assistant Principal also coordinates school security and bussing, acts on behalf of the Building Principal in their absence, and performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee. This is an 11-month position in a secondary educational setting, governed in collaboration with the Utica Administrators’ Association (UAA).

Requirements

Hold appropriate New York State certification as a School Building Leader or its equivalent.
Receive full print clearance issued by the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA), a division of the New York State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Organize and administer programs, personnel, and activities.
Deploy and assign personnel in the building.
Distribute supplies, equipment, and materials to staff members.
Ensure appropriate use of the building and teaching stations to maximize space in relation to programs and activities.
Implement district policies, including contractual obligations, and translate policies into operational plans.
Supervise staff and faculty, assist employees when needed, and establish guidelines to ensure decisions are properly executed in accordance with district regulations.
Evaluate staff and faculty, recognizing positive qualities and identifying areas of weakness.
Develop and enforce a student code of conduct consistent with district regulations.
Provide adequate student supervision to ensure safety during activities, including before and after school and during lunch programs.
Serve as the building’s community relations coordinator, involve parents and community members in programs and activities, and promote school accomplishments.
Provide for staff professional development within the building, cooperate in district professional development efforts, and promote personal growth and development.
Coordinate school security and supervise school security monitors.
Coordinate school bussing to and from school and for special events.
Act on behalf of the Building Principal in their absence.
Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.