High School Principal

POSITION: High School Principal
APPOINTMENT DATE: July 1, 2019
SALARY RANGE: $125,000-$135,000
Please note that this will be a closed hiring process. Applicants, including finalists, will not be announced publicly. Only the person appointed by the Board will be known to staff and community. Staff and community stakeholders will provide input into the formulation of questions and priorities to be used in the interview process.
Job Description
The Jamestown City School District (JCSD) is presently accepting applications for the high school principal position starting July 1, 2019. The district is specifically looking for a transformational leader who will be part of an energized, positive, and healthy leadership team dedicated to instructional excellence. Candidates need to be instructional leaders who are respected for their progressive knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy. The new principal will ensure that the culture and physical aesthetics of the high school are culturally responsive to the student body and best practices for learning. Additionally, the new principal will oversee a facilities review of the high school and to recommend new cutting-edge learning spaces that support college-bound requirements and needs of the local labor market.
PREFERRED CANDIDATES:
Successful JCSD employees are passionately committed to urban education and to Jamestown students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district;
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
• Follow current trends in education policy and research.

REPORTS TO: Chief Director of Schools
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The High School Principal will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Results Orientation
  • Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have expert instruction and that all JHS staff members must be advocates for students
  • Create an atmosphere focused on transforming the culture that is committed to high expectations
  • Establish a culture of high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff, and other stakeholders
  • Align school resources and prioritize activities to achieve maximum results based on vision and goals
  • Relentlessly focus school activities on student achievement
• Intentional Actions
  • Devise and implement an entry plan that focuses on improving student achievement
  • Consistently identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively take action to create and implement solutions
  • Formulate and execute on action plans despite ambiguity, obstacles or resistance
• Impact and Influence
  • Establish a culture of learning and achievement
  • Act consistently to influence others' thinking and behavior to achieve results
  • Communicate a clear vision of success and benefits to engage all stakeholders (e.g. families, students, teachers, community members)
  • Identify and engage stakeholders to drive consensus, build trust and facilitate change
  • Anticipate and respond to stakeholder concerns and identify and engage key influencers and community resources necessary for success
  • Influence others to take action and demand change
• Develop and Lead High-Performing Teams
  • Effectively build and organize adult teams to mirror vision and produce maximum results
  • Understand strengths and areas of growth for both team and individuals
  • Effectively delegate to others and engage team in shared decision-making when appropriate
  • Encourage learning and consistently provide instruction, expectations, feedback and other developmental activities to encourage leadership and build capacity
  • Consistently inspire excellence and promote high morale
• Strategic Planning and Problem Solving
  • Quickly recognize patterns and trends related to school performance
  • Analyze complex information to formulate strategic vision and develop action plans
  • Identify appropriate metrics and use qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision-making
  • Recognize cause and effect between instructional activities and results
  • Develop right balance of strategic and tactical plans to achieve immediate success while maintaining long-term vision
  • Develop effective processes to achieve desired results
• The Principal will be expected to perform additional related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field
• Minimum of three years administrative experience in education
• Adaptable to the complexities of the urban school environment
• Strong belief that all students can learn at high levels and focus on building a school-wide culture
• Proven leadership experience to accelerate student academic and learning performance
• Experience in establishing a safe school culture that is conducive to student needs and student learning
• Familiar with school-level best practices to build and sustain change
• Deep knowledge of current trends and best practices in education policy and research, including comprehensive assessment systems and data-driven instruction
• Experience in successful design and delivery of educator professional development
• Proven success in conducting rigorous evaluations of educator and school staff performance
• Proven experience managing school budgets and finance

Required application materials must be uploaded to the WNYRIC application system by March 15, 2019 to include:

• Resume
• Application
• Cover Letter
• Official Transcripts
• Copy of New York State SDL or SBL Certification
• Three Letters of Reference

Building/Location: Administration Building

Salary: From: 125000.00

Salary: To: 135000.00

Appointment Status: Probationary

Position Status: Full time

Start Date: 7/1/2019

Certification Type: School District Leader {1014}, School Building Leader {1012}

Posting Link: ww2.jamestownpublicschools.org