What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 Assistant Principal (Elementary) position at Middletown Public Schools?
Job Number A-9 Application Deadline 7/20/2026
Position Title
26-27 Assistant Principal (Elementary)
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
As Per Contract
Job Description
EFFECTIVE DATE
2026-27 School Year
POSITION
Assistant Principal (Elementary)
STATUS
Probationary
Job Requirements
Successful candidate will be/have:
Maple Hill
DUTIES
Pursuant to the Middletown Administrators Association (MAA) Contract
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE: Candidates must submit to New York State Department of Education fingerprint clearance.
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status in its hiring, educational programs and activities it operates.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Summer Vacancies: Throughout the summer months, the District actively addresses critical staffing needs by hiring under emergency vacancies. Applications are reviewed and positions are filled on a continuous basis to ensure our schools are fully prepared for the upcoming year.
Job Category
Instructional - Administrative
Job Location
Maple Hill Elementary School
Position Title
26-27 Assistant Principal (Elementary)
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
As Per Contract
Job Description
EFFECTIVE DATE
2026-27 School Year
POSITION
Assistant Principal (Elementary)
STATUS
Probationary
Job Requirements
Successful candidate will be/have:
- A highly qualified leader, current and applicable NYS certification required
- At least five years successful experience as an Educator
- Effective communicator (both written and oral)
- Knowledgeable and attentive to scholar, family, and school community needs
- Demonstrated leadership experience in educational setting
Maple Hill
DUTIES
- Demonstrated success in leading teams through productive and challenging work, setting a positive, supportive atmosphere and leading with integrity.
- Demonstrated success in urban school settings
- Excellent oral and written communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Assist the Principal with the operations of buildings, including but not limited to transportation.
- In collaboration with the Principal and Director of Security, manages security staff, building and issues arising related to the safety of scholars and staff.
- Maintain high standards of scholar conduct and enforce discipline, as necessary, according to the due process rights of scholars.
- Oversees disciplinary process and record keeping: able to familiarize scholars, staff and parents with Code of Conduct.
- Administer all of the school policies, rules, and safety regulations.
- Help monitor the progress of scholars, and supervise the reports of such progress to parents. Interact with parent, student and staff concerns in a sensitive, timely manner.
- Be attentive to school - community relationships and work to strengthen scholar and family engagement in education.
- All other duties related to the position as assigned by the Superintendent of School
- Customary duties associated with the position
Pursuant to the Middletown Administrators Association (MAA) Contract
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE: Candidates must submit to New York State Department of Education fingerprint clearance.
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status in its hiring, educational programs and activities it operates.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Summer Vacancies: Throughout the summer months, the District actively addresses critical staffing needs by hiring under emergency vacancies. Applications are reviewed and positions are filled on a continuous basis to ensure our schools are fully prepared for the upcoming year.
Job Category
Instructional - Administrative
Job Location
Maple Hill Elementary School