Principal - High School - Research Lab Program for Bioinformatics & Life Sciences @ MST RB 16-230
Summary
| Title: | Principal - High School - Research Lab Program for Bioinformatics & Life Sciences @ MST RB 16-230 |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2720 |
| Department: | School Administration |
| Location: | School Location |
| Division: | Instructional |
| Type: | N/A |
Description
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 16-230 Principal, Research Laboratory
November 18, 2016 Program for Bioinformatics and Life Science
Math, Science Technology (MST) High School
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.
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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.
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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.
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 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 Associate Superintendent of School Leadership.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- arrange for targeted professional development based on analysis 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 the assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, evaluation of service, program needs. Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY: Principal’s salary schedule
FUNDING: Pending funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: DECEMBER 5, 2016
DR. KRINER CASH,
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
