School Principal - Maple West Elementary School

Williamsville Central School

105 Casey Rd.

East Amherst , NY 14051-5000

Certified - Administrative - Elementary Principal {ELPR}

Job Number 3300047117

Start Date

Open Date 04/30/2024

Closing Date 05/22/2024

Our ideal candidate will have the followingessential core characteristics:

The Principal of Maple West Elementary School will serve as a member of the Williamsville Administrator leadership team under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction to foster and facilitate a culturally responsive and inclusive community that empowers all students to develop their unique potential and thrive as learners, citizens, and leaders in a diverse global community. Applicants must demonstrate an asset-based perspective, a track record of instructional leadership, an orientation towards teamwork, the embodiment of a life-long learner, and hold high expectations of students and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills that foster relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents. Additionally, the candidate should be a goal-oriented educational leader who collaboratively creates a vision for continued growth and success. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Our ideal candidate must have the followingqualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in education, including teaching, supervision, and/or administration.

• A valid New York State Certificate as a School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), or School District Leader (SBL).

• Graduate study beyond the Master's Degree with emphasis on leadership and instruction.

The ideal candidate can expect the followingresponsibilities:

Instructional Leadership:

• Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing and maintaining a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and student-focused school culture.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates instructional methods, and the delivery of instruction; collaborates with stakeholders to implement changes and improvements while constantly striving to enhance the educational experience for all students.

• Evaluate lesson plans and observe classes/teachers regularly to support the use of strategies, materials, and research aligned to best practices for learning and child growth and development.

• Supervises and evaluates classified building staff; encourages professional growth and development.

• Holds teachers accountable for meeting high standards for student academic and behavioral performance.

• Works with the School Leadership Team, and manages teachers' administrative duties and school-wide administrative tasks.

• Plans, delivers, and supports appropriate professional development for all teachers, and coordinates programs of professional growth for all staff.

• Leads faculty to ensure that all staff are providing standards-aligned and rigorous daily lessons and regular and productive interventions.

• Works in partnership with the Office of Instruction and the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction regarding the implementation of curriculum and Instructional Programs.

• Coordinates the school's pupil services program, and coordinates with the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Education and Student Services; provides for the general supervision and coordination of all support staff and the services they provide.

Student, Faculty, Staff & Community Relations:

• Understands the roles that climate and culture plays in a school setting and ensures one's own commitment to being a visible presence and active member of the school and District community.

• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and develops meaningful, engaging professional relationships with staff, faculty, students, and families.

• Promotes, supports, and communicates with stakeholders as a positive ambassador for Mill and for the District.

• Promotes an environment of participative involvement of students in their education, extra-curricular activities, and the operations of the school when matters are a direct relationship to the students.

• Serves as the communication liaison between the school and the community interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging participation in school life.

• Assists in developing a program of public relations in order to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program.

• Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement; respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.

• Works with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events.

• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Building Organization & Supervision:

• Participates in school district planning and decision making consistent with the District's Missions, and Belief Statements, the District's Strategic plan, and the District's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.

• Assists in screening, interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for positions on the school staff and in the orientation of new personnel.

• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students through interim reports, report cards and parent conferences.

• Maintains a code of student conduct and coordinates the enforcement of disciplinary policies.

• Supervises the safety, administration and maintenance of the school building and all physical inventory contained therein.

• Prepares and submits the school's budgetary requests for purchases and repairs and monitors the expenditures of school funds; ensures that the school runs smoothly, efficiently, and on budget

Collection, Analysis, and Utilization of Data:

• Creates a data informed school culture focused on the whole child.

• Analyzes data with teachers regularly to maximize student performance.

• Analyzes student achievement data as well as teacher performance data on variety of metrics, both quantitative and qualitative, and use information to collaborate with leadership team.

• Ensures that every student shows achievement gains and that the school meets the ambitious performance goals set by our school.

• Coordinates administration of all standardized student assessments and evaluations, including New York State Assessments, Regents exams, interim assessments, and nationally normed assessments.

Personal Development and Other Duties

• With a growth mindset and in the spirit of continuous improvement, advances one's own understanding and individual capacity through professional learning, including participation in District-provided or directed staff development and training offerings or opportunities.

• Seeks out and actively participates in professional activities and organizations.

• Attends regional/state/national conferences to identify and implement best practices.

• Performs and completes other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

SALARY: Minimum of $106,000 - $116,050 - Per Williamsville Administrators' Association contract & experience.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development

• NYS Teachers Retirement System

• Contributions to Retired Administrator's Health Plan account

• Annual contributions to 105h Account

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 13, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Internal: Candidates may submit a letter of interest to the Human Resources Department. Original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day onMonday, May 13, 2024. Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to include a current resume with their letter of interest.

External:Candidates should complete an online application atwww.WNYRIC.org (http://www.williamsvillek12.org) and then apply to the appropriate posting. If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources atlclark@williamsvillek12.org.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:

• It is required that all candidates attach a PDF or JPG of their scanned certifications or a screenshot of their TEACH account, with their name visible, to their application or letter of interest.

• It is required that external candidates attach a current resume and cover letter.

• It is required that external candidates attach three current professional letters of reference.

• It is required that external candidates provide current contact information for three professional references that include at least one reference from a current or former direct administrator/manager/supervisor

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. Williamsville Central School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00005387) for this job posting.

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Itinerant Location Maple West Elementary School

Salary: From 106000.00

Salary: To 116050.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date July 1,2024

Required Certification Type School Admin & Supv {1180}, School District Admin {1010}, School Building Leader {1012}

Additional Job Information

Salary: Minimum of $106,000 - 116,050 Per Williamsville Administrators' Association contract & experience.