High School Principal

Anticipated

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The High School Principal of the Longwood Central School District serves as the instructional leader for a diverse student population of approximately 2,700 students in grades 9-12. The Principal is responsible for fostering a rigorous academic program, a positive school culture, and a collaborative learning environment that supports the academic and social-emotional growth of all students.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS:

• Valid NYS certification as a School Administrator & Supervisor (SAS) or School Building Leader (SBL)

• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience

• Prior successful school-level administrative experience

• Thorough knowledge of NYS Learning Standards, ESSA requirements, and NYS assessments

• Demonstrated success at raising student achievement for all students including the development and implementation of intervention strategies for academically at-risk students

• Uses data effectively to inform instruction, interventions, and continuous improvement

• Expertise with College & Career-related curriculum including career academies

• Promotes distributed leadership, empowering administrators, teacher leaders, and staff to share

responsibility for school improvement

• Builds professional capacity through collaboration, coaching, and shared decision-making

• Fosters strong partnerships among students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders

• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all students

• Experience implementing social-emotional learning initiatives and intervention strategies for at-risk students

• Maintains high expectations for student achievement, engagement, attendance, and post-secondary success

• Experience with student management systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Outstanding human relations skills and personal professional integrity

Salary: Administrative Range/High School Principal

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

An equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.