The Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the following: Position: Elementary School Principal UPK-5 12-month position Start Date: As soon as possible. Salary: Competitive and based on experience Qualifications: Master’s Degree and certification as NYS School Building Leader (SBL) plus,
Minimum of five years of experience in education
Strong leadership, collaboration, organizational, written and communication skills
Strong interpersonal, engagement, and relationship building skills
Knowledge of federal and NYS laws, regulations, and mandates as they apply to school governance (Part 100 regulations)
Knowledge of current research, best practices, assessment, professional development and instructional strategies, programming, and models in the field of elementary education
Essential Characteristics:
Child-centered decision-making
Collaborative, reflective, listens first, advocate for staff and students
Leads through a lens of equity and inclusion of all students
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish an engaging, collaborative and positive building climate and culture, aligning practices to the District’s Vision and Mission
Lead the development and implementation of strategic school improvement planning
Ensure compliance with the district’s Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) and district performance evaluation requirements for instructional and support staff
Collaborate with PTA, families, and other community members in programs that enhance our school
Interpret/present building goals, programs, and student performance to the Board of Education, administrative team, and the community
Is visible in the school and accessible to the community, attends school activities, functions, and Board of Education meetings
Serve as a member of appropriate committees, attends Administrative Cabinet meetings and Principal meetings both locally and regionally
Engage in progressive disciplinary practices, including restorative practices in response to student behaviors, consistent with district policies and Code of Conduct.
Reviews and reports annual reporting to SED for Universal Pre-Kindergarten program
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment:
Provide instructional leadership in the continuous growth of programs that is data-informed and student-centered.
Provide leadership in the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI), Academic Intervention Services (AIS), School Counseling and special education services in collaboration with the Director of Special Education
Coordinates and implements the building’s testing program, including annual ordering of assessments
Establishes a strong data culture including multiple forms of formative and summative assessment to inform instructional practices
Develops and implements the Elementary Master Schedule in collaboration with the Director of Special Education, Middle and High School Principals, teachers, and school counselor
Demonstrates a strong understanding of NYS Learning Standards at the elementary level, including practices of curriculum alignment
Personnel:
Assist in recruiting, hiring and retention processes for position vacancies in the Elementary School
Demonstrates an ability to be equitable and consistent with all faculty and staff, creating an environment of learning and discipline which develops mutual trust, respect, and cooperation
Collaboratively lead professional development (PD) for all staff aligned with district vision, mission, and goals
Provides clinical supervision of staff through a structured observation process in a timely fashion
Recommends teachers/staff for tenure or dismissal, including evidence to support such recommendations
Maintains regular communication with faculty and staff including conducting regular faculty meetings
Fiscal Management and Budget:
Prepare and manage annual building budget in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Business
Involves staff in the development of the building budget priorities based on district and building goals
Monitors building expenditures and faculty/staff requests
Recommends staffing needs to the Superintendent in a fiscally responsible manner
Other:
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
Supervises: Elementary School faculty and staff Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
How to apply: Applications can be downloaded by visiting www.delhischools.org (Employment Opportunities) and should include at minimum: completed application, cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts. All applicants should also submit an application via OLAS by visiting www.olasjobs.org.