Secondary Principal - High School

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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:

1. Demonstrate instructional leadership in providing a positive and productive environment

for students and staff; place high priority on needs and welfare of students in the context of preparing them for success in college and career readiness.

1. Collect, analyze and use appropriate data to improve teaching and learning at the High

School level.

1. Promote sound/effective educational practices that are supported by research;

exhibit flexible thinking and openness to new ideas.

1. Effectively engage staff, parents, students, and community members in shared decision- making opportunities.

5 Actively engage in the High School community through regular classroom visitation and
attend before/after school events.

6.
a) Successfully conduct a hiring process reflecting a shared decision-making model that consistently recommends the employment of candidates who are ethical, highly skilled, service-oriented, and student-centered.
b) Practice sound personnel policies, develop leadership standards in the high school staff.
c) Promote positive building morale and demonstrate effective evaluation techniques.

7. Develop and implement efficient and effective plans in the following areas:

1. Ensure a safe environment for students, staff and community members
2. fiscal accountability in school budget and finance
3. recruitment and selection of instructional and support staffing
4. assignment of instructional and support staffing
5. evaluation of instructional and support staffing
6. supervise guidance and preparation of master schedule
7. staff development/instructional leadership
8. curriculum study and development in accordance with CCLS
9. maintain student discipline/student conduct following the Code of Conduct
10. supervise and administer student attendance regulation
11. assimilate and assist new instructional and support staff
12. administer extracurricular activities and events
13. integrate technology to improve/support instruction, communication, and administration
14. promote and enforce the welfare and safety of the students and staff
15. prepare a 5-year building and grounds plan for SED
16. supervise the utilization, preservation, and care of all school property
17. train and supervise office staff
18. implement CCLS/NYS standards and graduation requirements
19. certify all high school graduates as required by NYS educational law
    
    
    1. Actively participate in District-wide activities pertaining to a variety of issues,
    including instructional and organizational development.
    
    
    1. Work collegially and collaboratively with the District leadership team for instructional
    improvement and help to define and develop a District-wide culture of utilizing best
    practices.
    
    
    1. Define, coordinate, and supervise the duties and responsibilities of the high school
    assistant principals.
    
    
    1. Ensure compliance with the Commissioner's Regulations of the State of New York, the
    Policies of the Grand Island Central School District's Board of Education and the GICSD's practices and procedures as directed by the Superintendent of Schools.
    
    
    1. All other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her
    Designee.
    

Building/Location : High School

Appointment Status : Probationary

Position Status : Full time

Certification Type : School Admin & Supv {1180}, School Building Leader {1012}

Additional Job Information : START DATE: ASAP

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive Salary & Benefits based on experience and education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid NYS School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator & Supervisor (SAS) Certificate (SDL or SDA are desired)
2. Master?s Degree with emphasis on educational leadership and instruction
3. Minimum of 10 years? experience in education, including teaching and secondary building-level leadership
4. Knowledge of/ experience with development and implementation of a Strategic Plan, CSEP/CSIP reflecting District CDEP
5. Proven ability to:
a. Develop positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and others in the community
b. Improve student achievement through the effective use of instructional leadership, data driven instruction, and staff/professional development
c. Consistent evidence of a strong work ethic, appropriate professional judgment, and integrity
d. Understand, support, and promote a diverse educational program inclusive of broad academic course work, student support services, music and art, athletics, and other activities essential for a strong, well-rounded high school program
e. Demonstrate an understanding and application of the CCLS
f. Demonstrate strategic decision-making to balance budgetary parameters with programmatic demands
6. NYSED APPR lead evaluator training(s)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: All certified and support staff assigned to the high school