Academic Administrator Secondary Social Studies

Company Description

Shenendehowa Central School District serves approximately 9,850 students across eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school, making it one of the largest districts in the area. The district spans 86 square miles, encompassing communities such as Clifton Park, Halfmoon, and Ballston Lake, among others. Most of the facilities, including nine schools, an aquatic center, and a bus garage, are located on a 232-acre campus in Clifton Park, NY. The district is named after an Iroquois word meaning "great plains," reflecting its rich cultural heritage and community-centered mission to provide high-quality education.

Position Summary

To provide leadership and assistance in the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective Social Studies (grades 6–12) curriculum and instructional programming aligned with the district’s mission, values, and beliefs, and applicable State standards and regulations.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Curriculum Development and Instructional Improvement
• Provide leadership in the development of curriculum, including the scope and sequence of Social Studies programs and plans for continuity and vertical articulation from one level of achievement to the next.
• Provide ongoing teaching support for all faculty and staff within Social Studies, including modeling, coaching, and other techniques, the purpose of which is to improve instruction.
• Collaborate with building administrators and the Deputy Superintendent on the analysis of data on student performance from various measures to evaluate program effectiveness as it pertains to student performance.
• Manage and coordinate related components of the Social Studies program (e.g., intervention supports, enrichment opportunities, course alignment, and assessment practices) in conjunction with other Academic Administrators, as warranted.

Personnel and Financial Management

• Provide leadership in the effective supervision, evaluation, and professional development of assigned faculty.
• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Superintendent to ensure that instructional programs and services are in compliance with District policy and applicable State standards and requirements.
• Observe and evaluate, in collaboration with building administration, probationary teachers in the respective area of discipline.
• Lead the process of hiring exemplary teachers, consistent with the high standards held by the school district.
• Ensure that each teacher’s performance is assessed and reviewed to promote continuous growth.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive budget, in conjunction with building principals and central office administration, that is supportive of the goals and objectives of the district and the needs of the discipline’s instructional program.

Equipment & Instructional Materials

• Examine, evaluate, and recommend educational resources, including materials, new technology, textbooks, and facilities.
• Responsible for purchasing, inventory, and the safe storage/use of materials/equipment.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of new materials in conjunction with building administrators, teaching staff, and central office administration.

Professional Development and Growth

• Provide leadership and coordination with the Director of Professional Development in securing meaningful mentorship of all new faculty within the secondary Social Studies department, promoting their professional success.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of pertinent and relevant professional development to all faculty within the academic discipline for the purpose of elevating their skill and knowledge consistent with the district goals and needs.
• Actively participate in District-level committees
• Participate in local, regional, and state professional associations.

School-Community Relations

• Communicate with building principals and with members of the community in regard to matters related to the discipline.
• Provide academic advice to parents and students in conjunction with counselors, psychologists, and other professionals.
• Manage recruitment and advisement for the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. Provide support as warranted to the adviser of Rho Kappa, Social Studies Honor Society.
• Assist in the development and presentation of data and information regarding curricular and instructional programs to the Board of Education.

Organization and Administration

• Recommend teaching assignments, course offerings, and sectioning for the academic discipline in conjunction with building administrators.
• Assist building principals in the administration of all New York State and standardized assessments as well as local/common assessments relevant to Social Studies.
• Participate as a member of the district’s administrative leadership team.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Qualifications

• Valid School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate preferred; NYS School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) or School Building Leader (SBL) certificate required
• Valid NYS teaching certification in Social Studies (appropriate to grades 6–12) or related field
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience teaching Social Studies (grades 6–12) or related field; and/or three (3) years’ administration and supervision experience

Application Deadline: April 14, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026

How to Apply

External candidates: ApplyBelow

Internal candidates: Apply through SchoolFront (Internal Job Board)

For more information, please visit our website at www.shenschools.org. If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront, please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.