Please make sure to complete an application by clicking here for this job posting.
All candidates are required to submit a FlipGrid video of no more than two (2) minutes in length where you respond to the following prompt:
"What would you bring to Orchard Park as an educational leader that would benefit our students, families and employees?"
Please know that your submission will only be viewable by the District. To view the directions making a FlipGrid video please visit the link here:
https://bit.ly/OPCSDelementaryAP

ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS (2)
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid NYS Certification - School Building Leader Certification (SBL or SAS)
• No less than five (5) years' experience in an educational setting (elementary preferred)

DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO WORK WITH STAFF AND PARENTS:

• Is accessible, listens and responds appropriately to staff, student and community concerns.
• Respects differences of opinion and fosters open communication among staff.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to reflect and support management team decisions and school board policies.
• Communicates effectively with students individually, in groups and in-school assemblies.
• Speaks and writes effectively.
• Keeps the building principal informed of school activities and problems in a timely manner.

STRONG INTERPRERSONAL SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Models good human relations skills and effectively interacts with others.
• Facilitates the development of human relations skills among staff.
• Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging school climate.
• Rewards efforts of students and teachers.
• Promotes improvement of student and staff self-image.
• Fosters collegial relationships with and among teachers and staff.
• Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CURRICULUM WITH KNOWLEDGE OF:

• District and school curriculum ensures teaching of the written curriculum and helps staff use curriculum resources.
• Participates in and leads curriculum development activities commensurate with school and District goals.
• Provides opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase program expertise.
• Utilizes appropriate school and community personnel in evaluating curriculum.
• Regularly uses the results of student data to identify problems and implement program improvements.
• Emphasizes student achievement and social-emotional well-being as the primary outcome of schooling.
• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress. Whenever possible, uses objective and verifiable information.
• Assists with providing meaningful information to parents and others regarding student progress.
• Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students.
• Makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed.

DEMONSTRATED RECORD OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT:

• Considers research findings and various inputs, alternatives and consequences in the decision-making process.
• Makes decisions in a timely fashion, maximizes decision effectiveness by follow-up actions and documents efforts.
• Clearly communicates decisions and rationale to all affected.
• Seeks information from appropriate sources and strives for consensus in the decision-making process.
• Identifies problem areas and seeks solutions before crisis situations develop.
• Effectively delegates decision making and problem solving to appropriate personnel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE (TWO PARTS):
Candidates may choose to apply for one or both Elementary Assistant Principal positions by completing the application procedure listed below.
1. Candidates should complete the WNYRIC on-line application
After completing the application, print and mail (or hand deliver) a letter of interest and resume to:
Assistant Principal Search
Orchard Park CSD / Personnel Dept.
2240 Southwestern Blvd.
West Seneca, NY 14224
2. All candidates are required to submit a FlipGrid video of no more than two (2) minutes in length where you respond to the following prompt:
"What would you bring to Orchard Park as an educational leader that would benefit our students, families and employees?"
Please know that your submission will only be viewable by the District. To view the directions making a FlipGrid video please visit the link here: https://bit.ly/OPCSDelementaryAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2023
The Orchard Park Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Job Attachment : View Attachment

Salary: From : 92500.00

Salary: To : 95000.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Appointment Status : Probationary

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : 07/01/2023

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

Additional Job Information : 1.0 FTE at Eggert Elementary
1.0 FTE at Ellicott Elementary

Contact Person's Name : Dean L. Ramirez, Ed.D.

Contact Person's Title : Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Pupil Svs

Contact Person's Phone : 716-209-6239

Contact Person's Email : dramirez@opschools.org