Substitute - School Administrator

Buffalo Public SchoolsBuffalo, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony E. Prophet-Bullock, Ed.D., is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR. This role involves providing professional and ethical leadership for all aspects of a school's operation in the absence of the regularly assigned Principal. The Substitute School Administrator will oversee day-to-day operations, student discipline, transportation, security, and support of all educational programs. They will also provide direction and support to teachers and staff to foster student learning, attend necessary meetings and conferences, and communicate with parents, guardians, community leaders, and other educational partners.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • New York State School District Administrator (SDA), New York State School Supervisor (SAS), School District Leader (SDL), or School Building Leader (SBL) certificate by the time of appointment
  • Minimum of five years combined certificated teaching and supervisory experience
  • Minimum of two years at the supervisory level
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Flexibility
  • Strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

  • Prior Principal or administrative experience (Acting, Temporary, or Probationary) in an urban school district or in a district with an urban population

Responsibilities

  • Providing professional and ethical leadership for all aspects of the school's operation in the absence of the regularly assigned Principal
  • Day to day operations, student discipline, transportation, security, and support of all educational programs at the school
  • Providing direction and support, that is conducive to student learning at the highest possible level, to teachers and other staff members
  • Attending meetings, conferences, assemblies, and other collaborative initiatives when needed
  • Communicating with parents, guardians, community leaders, or other school/educational partners
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