What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Principal position at Binghamton City School District?
The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill a Building Principal position at East Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year.
The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.
Job Goal:
- To support the District's mission and strategic plan
- To serve as an exceptional instructional leader for all students and staff
- To develop and sustain an educational climate that fosters learning as a life-long process
- To demonstrate the belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels
- To oversee the administration, supervision, and operation of a middle school program
- To interpret, enforce, and develop regulations that are in agreement with Board of Education policies, state and federal laws
- To be responsible for supervision, curriculum development, and the improvement of instruction
Reports to:
Superintendent of Schools
Performance Responsibilities:
- Coordinate student personnel services, including implementation of a positive and productive educational climate in which student learning flourishes.
- Develop a Master Schedule that supports high-quality instruction while meeting the social and emotional needs of students.
- Supervise activities of the Assistant Principals relating to the planning, organizing, and operation of special services, such as attendance, counseling, psychological services, and testing.
- Actively participate in the recruitment of staff and their assignments.
- Conduct classroom observations in accordance with APPR guidelines.
- Supervise and evaluate all staff employees.
- Keep abreast of developments of middle school issues by participating in regional, state, and local meetings.
- Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of middle school curriculum and evaluation of instructional programs.
- Utilize the DDI process to improve student achievement and analyze data to inform curriculum and instruction.
- Work collaboratively with parents/guardians and community members to increase understanding and support for the school.
- Work collaboratively with staff to encourage professional growth.
- Develop high-quality staff development programs.
- Provide input into the development of the building budget.
- Ensure that safety procedures and emergency plans are up-to-date and adhere to the district's policy on conducting drills.
- Maintain an efficient and effective facility, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Maintain an inventory of school property and equipment.
- Ensure all required reports and mandates are met per board, local, and state requirements.
- Plan, organize, and supervise recognition programs for school activities.
- Demonstrate leadership skills that will encourage students and staff to achieve high levels.
Personal Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including a sense of humor, ability to inspire, sensitivity to concerns of others, enthusiasm, dependability, integrity, openness to change, and the desire to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and community.
- Demonstrate support for school programs through high visibility at school and community functions and events.
Terms of Employment: Salary - Category III, is established by the Binghamton Administrative and Supervisory Association Contract.
Evaluation: Annual performance evaluation conducted by the Superintendent of Schools
Job Qualifications
Qualifications: New York State Certification School District Administrator (SDA) or
School Building Leader (SBL), or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS),
Preferred:
- A minimum of three years of experience as a successful building leader
- Current knowledge of Best Practices, NYSED Standards, and Assessment
- Completions of AAPR Lead Evaluator training
- Documented record of improving student achievement
- Ability to engage a diverse community and familiarity with supporting Culturally Responsive teaching and learning.
Position Start Date:08/01/2026
Application Deadline:04/24/2026
Job Number: 2627-12