Assistant Principal, FLSS

Position: 1.00 FTE Assistant Principal, FLSS

The responsibilities listed cannot be considered to be all-inclusive; they are guidelines to help identify the major elements of the job. Specific assignments will be reviewed, and changes will be made as needed. The current responsibilities of the Assistant Principal are:

• In conjunction with the principal, provide leadership and direction for aspects of student scheduling and instructional programming on a daily basis.

• Assist the Principal in the preparation of budgets and proposals for funding.

• Prepare, maintain and submit reports, publications and handbooks as requested by the principal.

• Provide leadership, support, direction and instruction to new teachers and staff.

• Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities to enable staff to grow in their skills.

• Assist with supervising, providing for performance improvement, and evaluating personnel.

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selecting and assigning staff.

• Promote a collaborative relationship and maintain effective communication with and among staff, students, families, interagencies and local school districts.

• Responsible for tracking, support and improvement of student achievement, and coordinating efforts to improve instructional environment with Principal, Teaches, and Support Staff.

• Coordinate student centered extra—curricular programs, as available.

• Work with School Counselors, Work Based Learning Coordinators, Business Community Liaisons, Instructional Pathways Coordinators and other stakeholders to assure compliance for IEP/504 directives as well as CDOS/CTE internship requirements, if applicable.

• Promote a safe and secure environment by:

  • Assuming responsibility for pupil discipline based on the Code of Conduct

  • Being the direct supervisor of staff and being responsible for the day-to-day administration of assigned programs.

  • Maintaining emergency and crisis plans that align with host district plans, where appropriate.

  • Promotes social-emotional learning and fosters a positive, inclusive school culture by modeling empathy, reinforcing respectful relationships, and implementing practices that support students' emotional well-being and sense of belonging.

• Coordinate all matters relating to student transportation including but not limited to:

  • Communications with school district transportation directors

  • Securing transportation for field trips and faculty conferences

  • Management of the school student driving program, passes, and parking, if applicable.

• Analyze operational processes and assist in continuous evaluation and enhancement of existing programs in relation to student and district needs and make recommendations to the principal for changes and improvements.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and supervision of summer programming, ensuring alignment with district goals, compliance with regulations, and the effective support of students and staff. In the event of a site that does not have summer programming (E.G. ESY or CTE camp), an Assistant Principal may be assigned to provide support to a site that does have such program in session.

• Performing other such duties as may be assigned by the Principal Director or Assistant Superintendent as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

  
  

• Required:

  • Valid teaching certification issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

  • Valid NYSED administrative certification as school building leader (SBL)

  • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a school environment as a professional educator

• Preferred:

  • Strong experience in a leadership role, including but not limited to supervisory and observation/evaluative duties, and organizing and executing short and long-term projects in building/state initiatives

  • Strong foundations in pedagogy, instructional strategies and leadership, knowledge of child development and experience with trauma-informed practices

  • Demonstrated knowledge of interdepartmental collaboration and working knowledge of outside agencies and connections are essential

  • Established philosophy of working with parents as partners

  • Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments including SEL Standards

  • Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction

  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Commitment to promoting equity, practicing cultural responsiveness, and creating inclusive environments

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a positive, solution-oriented member of a leadership team, fostering trust, shared accountability, and effective problem-solving.