Principal

Orange-Ulster BOCES is seeking a Principal to join the leadership team and lead our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a Monday through Friday schedule.

The Principal of CTE is responsible for the day-to-day operations of CTE, overseeing 30 programs and the staff and students who are becoming the next generation of tradespeople, healthcare workers, first responders, and the business owners our communities need.

This role works closely with the Director of CTE and has supervisory responsibility for all instructional and support staff.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and oversee the SED approval process by reviewing and updating academic curriculum across all CTE programs.
• Review, modify, and align academic curriculum to define units of study, benchmarks, and forms of assessment that meet commencement-level New York State Learning Standards.
• Oversee the administration of Standardized Industry Assessments (e.g., NCCER, Prometrix, YouScience) and ensure compliance with Perkins accountability requirements.
• Direct and supervise the recruitment, interview, and hiring process for teaching and support staff.
• Oversee and manage assistant principals, teachers and staff assignments, duties, and responsibilities.
• Conduct observations and formal evaluations of teachers and support staff in accordance with OUBOCES and NYS requirements.
• Address and resolve student discipline issues; refer serious matters to the Director as appropriate.
• Perform all duties required for addressing issues and concerns related to the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
• Lead the assessment, development, coordination, and implementation of student awareness programs, including Peer and Sexual Harassment prevention.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CTE, including facilities, scheduling, and program logistics.
• Manage and monitor program budgets in collaboration with the Director.
• Ensure compliance with all NYS mandated assessments and reporting requirements.
• Perform all other duties as required and assigned by the Director of CTE.

• New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification required.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in educational administration; CTE experience preferred.
• Strong instructional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff effectively.
• Knowledge of NYS Education Law, DASA, and Perkins accountability frameworks.