BOARD OF EDUCATION                                            
                                                                   DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
                                                                            BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
                                                           
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 15-256                                                                                                          Assistant Principal, Research Laboratory                   
May 13, 2016                                                                                                                                              Program for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences 
                                                                                                                                                                    Math, Science Technology (MST) High School                    
                                                                                                   
                                       
                                                                               NOTICE OF POSITION 

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
                                                               
                                                High School Assistant Principal - MST
 
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.  Any questions should be directed to Brian T. Lorentz,  Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, (716) 816-3668.

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 by the time of appointment. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of certificated teaching and/or appropriate and approved supervisory experience.    The candidate must have a demonstrated record of experience in high rigor science instruction and project-based learning. Candidates must possess a recognized interest in project-based learning, cross-disciplinary common planning, authentic STEM instructional practices and the ability to collaborate and establish relationships with partners from higher education, the District, businesses and STEM related community-based organizations.
                                                                       
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The assistant principal will oversee all aspects of programming, scheduling, partnerships, student matters, parent engagement and involvement, leading common planning with teachers, and all other duties assigned by the principal of MST High School.

• working to develop and maintain clear lines of communication and collaboration between staff, administrators, students and parents;
• create and communicate a Comprehensive Education Plan aligned with the District’s vision and goals;
• develop, oversee, and achieve objectives to ensure a focus on student achievement and a highly effective learning climate;
• gather, analyze, and disaggregate data for informed instructional improvements,
• coordinate the school’s staff development program for all faculty and staff;
• oversee all aspects of developmentally appropriate curriculum and implementation (development, delivery, and evaluation);
• conduct classroom observations and evaluations of teachers;
• work effectively with all teachers to foster their professional growth and performance;
• work collaboratively with the Department of Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction to implement all necessary and required District plans;
• foster a positive school climate where student discipline concerns are addressed in a manner that promotes student responsibility and mutual respect;
• demonstrate continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills;
• represent the school at conferences and/or district meetings;
• conduct faculty and grade level meetings;
• formalize building operational procedures;
• coordinate the planning, preparation, and dissemination of the school’s master schedule for faculty and staff assignments;
• ensure adherence to legal concepts, state and federal regulations and Board of Education policies;
• implement and monitor approved school budget expenditures including student activity funds, grants and general accounts;
• monitor building maintenance and improvements;
• develop and communicate a plan addressing building safety and conduct planned fire drills;
• submit accurate reports to Central Office when requested in a timely manner;
• exhibit strategies that promote the understanding, sensitivity and respect of multi-cultural and ethnic diversity;
• establish and facilitate a Site-Based Management Team which meets on a regular bass;
• collaborate with universities, colleges, school-based partnerships and agencies to develop and implement programs that enhance student achievement within district contractual guidelines;
• organize and support programs for Student Orientation, Open House, Curriculum Nights, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent/Student Evening Activities, etc.;
• and maintain positive and effective relationships with all organizations and committees involved within the building (School-Based Management Team, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), partnerships, businesses, etc.).

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the assessment of training, experience, credentials, certifications, evaluation of service, program needs and interview. 
 
SALARY:                  Per administrator’s salary schedule
 
 
FUNDING:               Pending funding
 
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:            MAY 26, 2016
 
                                     
 
 
                                                                                    DR. KRINER CASH
                                                                                    SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS