VACN0349635-1012
2025-08-01T00:00:00
2025-07-18T00:00:00
Principal – High School The Valley Central School District is seeking an innovative, visionary, and student-centered High School Principal to lead our diverse and dynamic high school community. The successful candidate will be an innovative, collaborative leader with a strong instructional background, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and academic excellence. This individual will be an expert of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, inclusive of technology integration, co- teaching strategies and differentiation to meet individual student needs. This individual will be an exceptional manager, motivating leader, and a strong relationship builder, who has demonstrated exceptional outcomes in a similarly mission-aligned school setting. We are looking for a leader that believes in equity and has the capacity to lead students, adults, and teams to audacious outcomes that foster a love of learning in our students. The leader should have a keen instructional and school culture eye, and a toolbox to manage change, gain trust and work collaboratively with the district’s leadership team's vision.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional LeadershipProvide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a rigorous and relevant curriculum aligned with New York State Learning StandardsUse data-driven decision making to improve teaching and learning outcomesPromote effective instructional practices and provide meaningful feedback to teachersFoster a culture of high expectations, student achievement, leadership, and continuous school improvementSchool OperationsOversee daily school operations, including master scheduling, staff supervision, safety procedures, and student disciplineDevelop and manage school budgets in coordination with the district’s business officeEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policiesCoordinate building maintenance and capital improvement efforts as neededPersonnel and Staff DevelopmentRecruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate instructional and non-instructional staffSupport professional development aligned with school and district goalsBuild a collaborative and respectful school culture among faculty, staff, students, and familiesImplement teacher observation and evaluation systems consistent with APPR guidelinesStudent Support and School ClimatePromote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environmentCollaborate with student support services (counselors, social workers, psychologists) to address academic and social-emotional needsLead initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusionEnforce the student code of conduct fairly and consistentlyFamily and Community EngagementEstablish strong communication channels with families and the wider school communityFoster partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and higher education institutionsRepresent the school at board meetings, community events, and public functionsOther duties as determined by the Superintendent QualificationsValid New York State School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Administrator (SDA) certificationMaster’s degree in Education or related field Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience, and 3 years of building administrative experience (high school level preferred)Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, instructional leadership, and school operationsStrong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skillsCommitment to culturally-responsive sustaining education, excellence, and student-centered leadershipApplications will be collected until the position is filled. To apply for this position, complete the online application and upload your resume at the On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS District Details | OLAS Jobs).Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes.
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Valley C.S.D. (Montgomery)
Mid-Hudson Valley
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