SCEN0237366-0056
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2022-07-20T00:00:00
JOB DESCRIPTION:The Schenectady City School District (SCSD) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in the Schenectady City Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career. Currently, the Schenectady City School District is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the district's schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 10,000 students through the essential elements of the district’s Strategic Plan. The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving SCSD toward world class status and preparing all students for success.Cohort Principal RoleThis position reports to the principal of a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York.The Cohort Principal provides educational leadership to a designated cohort of students.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:• Participates with the recruitment and recommends the hiring of necessary high school staff in collaboration withadministrative team and within district procedures;• Evaluates and provides support to assigned Cohort Professional Staff - Teachers and Non-Professional Staff;• Recommends continued employment and tenure of Cohort House Teachers to the building principal;• Responsible for any designated physical location or wing the cohort occupies;• Supervises activities and extra-curricular activities within the high school;• Develops, maintains, establishes goals, promotes, and evaluates high school programs in collaboration withadministrative team, specifically including collection and evaluation of data;• Responsible for the master schedule of students and staff within the high school in collaboration with otherCohort Principals, Coordinators, and/or High School Principal;• Supervises budgets, grants, and any designated cohort office finances;• Provides leadership and supervision for staff and program(s) within the high school;• Oversees the daily function and operation of the high school in collaboration with the administrative team;• Provides supervision, support, and discipline to students aligned to the cohort;• Encourages and monitors student progress data in order to improve student academic achievement;• Establishes and maintains communication with parents and extended high school community;• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the School District's policies and applicable laws;• Maintains positive communications with High School Principal for any building level shared needs such as busingof students, custodial support, lunch program, etc;• Maintains positive communications with other building and/or district administrators (Coordinators, Directors,etc) for any shared needs;• And other similar duties as related to the running of a school building;• And any other task as assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.The successful candidate possesses:• Demonstrated expertise in the use of data-driven instruction;• Proven ability to motivate staff and students to achieve excellence;• Experience with supervision and evaluation of staff and programs;• Knowledge of content and behavioral standards, instructional and assessment practices that incorporateresearch based strategies and methodologies;• Team development and leadership skills;• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members, and administrators;• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community;• The ability to maintain resiliency through challenges;• High energy with the ability to multi-task and execute quickly;• Strong judgment, initiative and decision-making abilities;• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills;SALARY: Per SAA contract – commensurate with experienceLOCATION: Schenectady High SchoolQUALIFICATIONS:• Administrative and teaching experience; preferably in an urban school setting• Candidates must possess proper NY State Certification; SBL, SAS or SDA required.
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