SGFV0289161-1012
2024-01-02T00:00:00
2023-10-27T00:00:00
South Glens Falls CSD is seeking a dynamic and passionate leader for the high school. This is a 12-month Principal position.Reports to: Superintendent or designeeSupervises: Assistant Principal, teachers, pupil personnel staff, paraprofessionals, support staffTerms of Employment: 12 month position. Salary and working conditions in accordance with the agreement between the Superintendent and the South Glens Falls Administrators’ Association. Performance of this position and its responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee.Performance ResponsibilitiesBuilding leadershipEstablishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for self and others;Establishes and maintains an emotionally healthy and physically safe environment conducive to the total educational development of the students and the professional development of the staff, and provides for emergency situations;Plans, organizes, coordinates supervision, and directs the implementation of all school-related activities;Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports; Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required and/or appropriate to the school’s administration;Assumes responsibilities for the attendance, conduct, and maintenance of health of students;Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes;Plans and supervises fire drills and other emergency preparedness drills as required by law and district policies and procedures;Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability for that property;Administers the school budget as approved, authorizes expenditure requests from the approved budget and recommends transfers between budget categories as required;Assesses condition of school building - Projects space, equipment and facility implications for new instructional programs and/or initiatives;Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.Instructional leadershipCollaborates with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction on instructional best practices, strategies and professional development needs;Initiates and supports teacher use of student data from local and state assessments to improve instruction;Monitors and oversees the implementation of local and state assessments;Assists with the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum, including but not limited to serving on curriculum committees;Supervises the school’s teaching process through both informal and formal observation and evaluation;Meets regularly with the District Data Coordinator to review relevant school data and school report card information;Oversees the Early Warning Indicator systems for all students;Assists with the development and implementation of 21st Century classrooms, Makerspace, and/or other educational technology initiatives;Responsible for implementation of Early College in the High School;Supervises all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum.Personnel and Employee RelationsSupervises and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel attached to the school;Approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments;Orients newly assigned/hired staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate;Conducts staff meetings on a regular basis for proper functioning of the school and to keep staff members informed of such things as policy changes and new programs; Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher or other staff member whose work is unsatisfactory;Assists with the in-service training/professional development provided on superintendent's conference days;Assists in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of new staff for the building;Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.Student/Parent/Community RelationsMaintains active two-way communications with students, parents, and the community through the use of technology and other media;Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers;Supervises and evaluates the school’s extracurricular program, including but not limited to all clubs and activities;Acts as a liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.Other DutiesKeeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field;Participates in building department meetings, district-level meetings, Board meetings, negotiation meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate;Responds to written and oral requests for information;Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation programs;Performs other related duties as assigned.Salary & BenefitsSalary commensurate with experienceSalary and benefits in accordance with the SGFAA ContractPaid VacationHealth/Dental/VisionNYS RetirementMinimum Qualifications: NYS Certification – SAS, SDA, or SBLPreferred Requirements: Evidence of successful administrative experienceApply on OLAS
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