NSKN0331952-0000
2025-07-14T00:00:00
2025-02-21T00:00:00
POSITION/TITLE: Principal RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Schools SUPERVISES: Building Assigned Faculty and Staff SCHEDULE: 12 Month Position ASSIGNMENT: Niskayuna High School Niskayuna High School is considered to be a focal point of the community as a comprehensive high school with a student population of 1,430 students in grades 9-12. Thirteen academic departments offer a rich variety of programs designed to meet the needs of a talented student population. Offerings include 46 honors and 18 AP classes, options for interdisciplinary learning, and a broad range of electives, including nanoscale science and Engineering Technology. There are over 125 faculty members at Niskayuna High School, with 99% holding advanced degrees, including 4 doctoral degrees. In addition, 17 members of our teaching faculty are distinguished as Nationally Board Certified Teachers. SUMMARY: The Principal is responsible for the administrative oversight and planning all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide quality control for the day-to-day operation of the high school with a student body of over 1400, over 100 professional staff, and 75 support staff members 2. Provide direct supervision and leadership for the high school's administrative team 3. Provide a direct link of communication between the high school and the District Office 4. Meet with all district directors and teacher leaders on a regular basis to set and access curricular goals and initiatives 5. Evaluate instruction through the observation and supervision of all professional staff 6. Serve as the curriculum supervisor for an assigned department, i.e., Family and Consumer Sciences 7. Assist in the development of the Master Schedule and serve as the Liaison for the departments assigned 8. Lead in the identification of curricular needs and the decision-making on curriculum change 9. Determine staffing needs and procedures to ensure the highest quality staff selection and staff development 10. Work collaboratively with staff to develop and plan agendas for faculty meetings 11. Supervise and develop the Safe Schools plan and implementation of the SAVE law, and oversee the Safe Schools Plan 12. Coordinate the implementation of the annual "Code of Conduct" 13. Serve as the "Dignity for All Students Act" coordinator for reports and investigations related to student harassment matters 14. Coordinate and conduct building safety procedures in conjunction with New York State recommendations and district policies 15. Develop and administer the High School Budget in conjunction with district staff 16. Supervise and monitor the academic progress and needs of the Senior Class 17. Serve as the lead Administrator for the Senior Class 18. Maintain all data related to the Instructional Support programs Including 504 Accommodations 19. Work closely with parent and community groups to ensure open communication between respective groups and the high school 20. Serve on various building level and district-wide committees 21. Represent the high school's leadership team at Board of Education meetings, Leadership Team meetings, K-12 Principals meetings, PTO and PTO Council, and other Parent Meetings as needed 22. Represent Niskayuna High School in area associations and organizations, i.e. Suburban Council, CASDA, and BOCES 23. Supervise the process of distributing, collecting, and submitting data for the annual BEDS report 24. Develop and update the handbook on policies and procedures for high school 25. Interpret the obligations related to all collective bargaining agreements and represent the district's interests in resolving any disputes 26. Complete the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) process of the observation of classroom teachers as assigned by the Office of Instruction 27. Co-supervise support staff personnel in conjunction with the other members of the administrative team 28. Assist the administrative team in supervising support staff, including the observation process and end of the year summaries for teaching assistants 29. Facilitate the coordination and analysis of all achievement data and provide an annual report to the Superintendent's Cabinet 30. Support and promote all student curricular and co-curricular activities 31. Complete and submit all documents related to district requirements and New York State mandates regarding the principal's evaluation under the Annual Professional Performance Review process 32. Coordinate and update all data related to the history of the high school and lead efforts to establish positive relationships with alumni 33. Performs other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current New York State Certification as School Building Leader, School Administrator/Supervisor or School District Administrator 2. Minimum of five (5) years of teaching or student support services related field 3. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school building administrator
School Leader
Niskayuna CSD
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