WAPN0368041-1012
2026-07-01T00:00:00
2026-03-06T00:00:00
NOTE: This is a two-part application process. In addition to applying on OLAS you must also apply on https://wcsdny.com for the open elementary principal position. No less than four letters of recommendation must be included with with application. These letters must be less than 18 months old, must be dated, must contain an authentic signature (not a computer-generated signature) and can not be written by a current Wappingers Central School District employee.The Wappingers Central School District is seeking candidates for an anticipated full-time tenure-track elementary principal vacancy with a start date of on or about July 1, 2026. WCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and mentor support.Candidates must have a valid NYS School Administrator/Supervisor, School District Administrator or School Building Leader certification.SUMMARY: Responsible for day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Ensures a safe, pleasant, and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school policy. Provides instructional leadership in all areas of instruction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.1. Supervises and evaluates all teaching and support staff within the school.2. Is responsible, in conjunction with the coordinators, for the assigning and scheduling of teachers and students.3. Maintains relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies.4. Participates in district-wide activities, in service workshops, and committees, as appropriate.5. Is responsible for the educational advancement and growth within the school.6. Is responsible for the organization, administration, and control of the school.7. Prepares the school budget and works with budget directors on budgeting/purchasing.8. Works with respective department coordinators to select educational materials to meet the needs of studentsand teachers.9. Works with Central Office Staff to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school.10. Is responsible for the care and safekeeping of the school building and grounds, and all furniture, books,apparatus, equipment, and other related properties.11. Maintains student discipline, order, and uniformity of organization.12. Ensures the implementation of all rules and regulations of the Board of Education and the Superintendent ofSchools or his/ her representative.13. Establishes special regulations adaptable to the particular needs or requirements of the school, provided suchrules or policies are consistent with the policies approved by the Superintendent of Schools and the Board ofEducation.14. Keeps, or causes to be kept, all records and all reports as may be required.15. Performs all duties prescribed by law, e.g., fire and other safety regulations.16. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Superintendent for Administration or his/herdesignee. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises employees in the school. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of allinstructional and support staff in the school.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with District policies and applicable laws. Responsibilitiesinclude interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisingperformance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
School Leader
Wappingers Central School District
Mid-Hudson Valley
Fixed