Assistant Principal - PS#18 & PS#302

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo Public Schools is recruiting an Assistant Principal for PS#18 – Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Excellence and PS#302 – Emerson School of Hospitality. The role supports the Principal in advancing the District’s goals and the New Education Bargain with Students and Parents, with a focus on student achievement, effective instruction, and students’ academic, emotional, and physical needs. Assistant Principals report directly to the school Principal. The Assistant Principal helps lead instructional improvement, staff development, school operations, student discipline, safety, budgeting, and family and community engagement. The employee may also be assigned other related duties by an appropriate administrator or supervisor. The appointment is made by the Board of Education upon the Superintendent’s recommendation following assessment of training, experience, credentials, certifications, and service. Salary follows the Assistant Principal salary schedule; funding is pending.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
By the time of application, hold a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), School 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 the 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 is preferred.

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 staff development for faculty and staff.
Oversee developmentally appropriate curriculum and its development, delivery, implementation, and evaluation.
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 a way that promotes 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 and coordinate preparation and distribution of the master schedule for faculty and staff assignments.
Ensure compliance with 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 reports to Central Office when requested and on time.
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, and parent/student evening activities.
Maintain positive and effective relationships with school 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.