Position Title

Middle School Principal

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

as per PMAA contract

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Visionary leader who will be able to provide effective instructional leadership to the school community.
• A leader who is culturally responsive, and has the ability to create a school community that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.
• Responsible for the hiring of teachers in collaboration with Academic Directors.
• Respond and meet with parents to discuss specific concerns.
• Establish professional development activities for teachers, while setting school standards.
• Review and implement district policies and school procedures.
• Responsible for handling all school emergencies and school crisis situations.
• Responsible for attending conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends.

• Full understanding of the special education continuum of services and familiar with special education laws.
• Knowledge of Part 154 Regulations and strategies/skills that support Multiple Language Learners.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Vast knowledge of interdisciplinary and authentic project-based learning activities.
• Building level supervisory experience including building a master schedule.
• Strong knowledge in literacy instruction and social/emotional learning.
• Well-versed in restorative justice practices.
• Oversee the performance of teachers by conducting formal and informal observations.
• Ensures that the district’s mission statement is the driving force for all decision-making.
• Versed in creating staff development opportunities to enhance teacher practice.
• Bilingual background helpful.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Superintendent of Schools. 

 

Job Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Must possess or be eligible for New York State Teaching and Administrative Certification
• Must create and submit an introductory video via SchoolFront with your resume and cover letter on the questions below. A video must be uploaded on your SchoolFront application under the “Other” file upload option. The video must be in MP4 format and should not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
  • How will you support cultural competency within the community you serve? How will you ensure success for every student?

COMMENTS:       

Must be creative and passionate building leader who possesses the ability to motivate staff and students to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to academic and social success for all students. Collaborative team players that have the desire to become part of a dynamic team are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Applications for Full Time Probationary Instructional positions must include an introductory video.  Please upload an introductory video in MP4 format, not to exceed 5 minutes in the section called other. Your video should answer the following questions:

• • How will you support cultural competency within the community you serve? How will you ensure success for every student?

All costs associated with these employment requirements are the responsibility of the employee:

• Fingerprint clearance from the NY State Department of Education (NYSED)
• Drug Screening
• Physical Examination

Job Category

Administrator

Job Location

South Ocean Middle School

Additional Information