Elementary Assistant Principal Interim - 26-27 Vacancy

Poughkeepsie City School District•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL INTERIM 26-27 VACANCY WARRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities. PCSD APs should demonstrate exceptional knowledge of school operations, communication skills while interfacing with parents, and working with diverse populations. APs are responsible for evaluating staff, providing input on the construction of the master schedule, discipling students in a fair and consistent manner, directing instructional programs, and collaborating with teachers and support staff. PCSD assistant principals have the primary responsibility for establishing elementary schools as active learning centers with a focus on student engagement, professional support for teachers, instructional practices that lead to dramatic academic progress, and measurable results. The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

Requirements

Master's degree
New York State School District Administrator (SDA), or School Building Leader (SBL) certificate by the time of appointment
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in K-12 education
3 years at the supervisory/administrative level at the elementary level
3 years of experience as a state education department certified educator
A passionate belief in the capacity of all children to learn and succeed and a sense of urgency about making that real for PCSD students
Demonstrated instructional leadership that have yielded success in raising student outcomes
School turnaround and change management experience
Experience working effectively with urban schools, students and families, and outside partners to support social, emotional and wellness success
Deep understanding of the teaching and learning process, and how to create high-performance learning environments
Personal sense of accountability around student academic progress, carried out through effective instructional leadership and staff support
Ability to understand and use data to drive decision making
Consensus building, strategic and collaborative management skills

Nice To Haves

Previous instructional coaching experience preferred
Candidates with prior administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred and encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Assists the Principal in the development, implementation, improvement, and evaluation of the instructional program ensuring conformance to state standards, the District's code of conduct, and Board of Education goals and policies
Works collaboratively with all staff to strengthen the instructional program
Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school
Assumes responsibility for the safety of students and staff. Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program. Walks about the school building and property to monitor safety and security
Establishes effective communication and maintains positive relationships with district administrative offices, students, staff, parents, and community
Works with the Principal in compiling annual budget requests
Assists in the preparation of the master schedules, staff assignments, student scheduling, cumulative records, and attendance reports
Assists in the communication, implementation, and observance of all Board policies and regulations by staff and students
Assists the Principal in teacher evaluations
Responsible for special duty assignments as directed by the Principal
Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attend school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events, when possible
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development
Assists in the recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating of the building staff
Other duties as assigned by the building principal