Assistant Principal - PS#18, PS#95, & PS#302

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking qualified Assistant Principals for PS#18 – Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Excellence, PS#95 – Waterfront Elementary School, and PS#302 – Emerson School of Hospitality. Assistant Principals report directly to the school Principal and assist with instructional leadership, student achievement, staff development, school operations, safety, budgeting, family engagement, and community partnerships. The role supports the district’s transformation and its aim to prepare students for success in college or a well-paying career. The appointment is made by the Board of Education on the Superintendent’s recommendation after assessment of candidates’ training, experience, credentials, certifications, and service; interviews may be scheduled where appropriate. The position is subject to pending funding.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
By the time of application, hold a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS), School Building Leader (SBL), or new New York State Administrator certificate.
Attach a PDF or screenshot of certifications to the application.
At least five years of certificated teaching and/or appropriate and approved supervisory experience.
Complete an online application and submit a résumé.

Nice To Haves

Prior Assistant Principal or administrative experience in an urban school district or a district with an urban population.

Responsibilities

Assist the Principal in developing and maintaining clear communication and collaboration among staff, administrators, students, and parents.
Create and communicate a Comprehensive Education Plan aligned with District vision and goals.
Develop, oversee, and achieve objectives focused on student achievement and an effective learning climate.
Gather, analyze, and disaggregate data to inform instructional improvements.
Coordinate the school’s staff development program for faculty and staff.
Oversee developmentally appropriate curriculum development, delivery, evaluation, and implementation.
Conduct classroom observations and teacher evaluations, and support teachers’ professional growth and performance.
Collaborate with the Department of Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction to implement required District plans.
Foster a positive school climate and address student discipline in ways that promote responsibility and mutual respect.
Continuously improve professional knowledge and skills.
Represent the school at conferences and District meetings.
Conduct faculty and grade-level meetings and collaborate on school-based instructional meetings and teams.
Formalize building operational procedures.
Coordinate planning, preparation, and dissemination of the school master schedule for faculty and staff assignments.
Ensure adherence to legal requirements, state and federal regulations, and Board of Education policies.
Implement and monitor approved school budget expenditures, including student activity funds, grants, and general accounts.
Monitor building maintenance and improvements.
Develop and communicate a building safety plan and conduct a planned fire drill.
Submit accurate, timely reports to Central Office when requested.
Use strategies that promote understanding, sensitivity, and respect for multicultural and ethnic diversity.
Establish and facilitate a regularly meeting Site-Based Management Team.
Collaborate with universities, colleges, school-based partnerships, and agencies to develop and implement programs that enhance student achievement, within District contractual guidelines.
Organize and support student orientation, open house, curriculum nights, parent-teacher conferences, parent-student evening activities, and related programs.
Maintain positive and effective relationships with building organizations and committees, including the School-Based Management Team, PTO, partnerships, and businesses.
Collaborate with parents and staff to implement and monitor parent-engagement activities that increase academic achievement.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.