Openings >> Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted #64 RB 16-061a
Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted #64 RB 16-061a
Summary
Title:Principal - Frederick Law Olmsted #64 RB 16-061a
ID:2612
Department:School Administration
Location:School Location
Division:Instructional
Type:N/A
Description
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #16-061a                                                                              PRINCIPAL                                                                          
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016                                                                                                           FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED # 64

                                                                        NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:               
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, seeks a highly motivated transformational leader for the position of principal.  The principal provides school building leadership for all school programs and collaborates with district leaders to achieve district goals and initiatives.
 
                                                         PRINCIPAL
                                          FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED # 64

 
APPLICATION:       

Candidates must complete an on-line application available at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs and submit a resumé.  YOUR RESUME MUST BE IN THE BUFFALO FORMAT!  Please click on the tab “Becoming an Administrator” to download the Buffalo Format for your resume. 

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application.  If you do not receive a confirmation email, (be sure to check your junk and spam mail) we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), New York State School Supervisor (SAS), or School Building Leader (SBL) certificate.
 
Candidates must have a minimum of eight years combined certificated teaching and supervisory experience, with a minimum of two years at the supervisory level.  Candidates with prior Principal or administrative experience in an urban school district or in a district with a large diverse population are preferred.  Also, candidates with experience in Gifted and Talented education are preferred.
  
POSITION:
Buffalo Public Schools seeks a highly effective administrator with a track record of success.  We seek an instructional leader who also possesses an exemplary managerial and operational skill-set and who will do whatever it takes to transform the school to a high performing educational facility.
 
The new leader will change the public’s ideas about how people learn in the 21st century and will redefine expectations about what young people in America’s urban centers are capable of achieving.  The new principal will have a significant level of autonomy and flexibility to drive instructional, budgetary and strategic practices.
 
The new principal will receive high levels of support in demand for high levels of accountability.  This will be provided through the Office of School Leadership.  The district will empower school leaders.  In exchange, the district holds instructional staff accountable for student learning, their own professional development, and their contributions to the school learning community.
  
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidates are responsible for, but not limited to the following:
 
Instructional Leadership
  • create, communicate and implement a School Improvement Plan aligned with the District’s vision and goals;
  • conduct classroom observations and evaluations of teachers that lead to positive changes in teacher practices and increased student outcomes;
  • assess the strengths and areas in need of improvement of faculty and staff based on a sound knowledge base;
  • communicate school-wide changes and anticipated actions with the support of data;
  • work to develop and maintain clear lines of communication and collaboration between staff, administrators, students and parents for the purpose of increasing student outcomes; and
  • leading grade level meetings/common planning time and weekly instructional leadership meetings.
     
    Teaching and Learning
  • establish priority areas for instructional focus and make necessary changes in those areas to strengthen teaching and improve student learning; and
  • ensure that all school leaders and instructional staff monitor progress regularly, and systematically make adjustments to strengthen teaching and student learning.
     
    Curriculum
  • collaboratively conduct a comprehensive curriculum review to ensure that the curriculum aligns with state and local standards and meets the needs of all students in the school, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners; and
  • rigorously monitor the alignment of the written, taught, and assessed curriculum using scope and sequence documents and pacing calendars.
     
    Collection, Analysis, and Utilization of Data
  • ensure improved student achievement by analyzing data, using data to inform decisions and drive for results;
  • set high performance goals for all students in the school; and
  • monitor standards for achievement, aligning school resources, and prioritizing activities to achieve maximum results.
     
    Infrastructure for Student Success
  • champion system mission, core values, and strategic objectives;
  • ensure a collaborative culture by expecting teams to set standards for their work, and take action to meet the standards;
  • develop effective processes to plan for continuous improvement, solve problems, and to achieve desired results; and
  • foster a positive school climate where student discipline concerns are addressed in a manner that promotes student responsibility and mutual respect.
    Professional Development
  • arrange for targeted professional development based on analyses of achievement and instruction, differentiated according to teacher needs and the subject areas targeted for instructional improvement; and develop others by providing coaching and support, expressing positive expectations, and selecting data-driven professional development opportunities.
 
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials, certifications and evaluation of service.  Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate.


 
SALARY:                  Principal’s salary schedule.
                                   
FUNDING:               Pending Funding
 

FINAL DATE  
FOR FILING:            SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 
 
 
 
                                                                                                DR. KRINER CASH,
                                                                                                SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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