RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #14-35                                                                                                                                 SECONDARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
AUGUST 13, 2014                                                                                                                                                          BAVPA #192, McKinley HS #305. MST #197
                        

                                                          NOTICE OF POSITION 
 
POSITION:                
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Donald A. Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
 
                                            SECONDARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
 
                                            Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts #192,
                                            McKinley High School #305,
                                            Math, Science & Technology (MST) #197
 
APPLICATION:         
Candidates must complete an application form available at www.buffaloschools.org and submit a resumé.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, 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.  Candidates with prior Assistant Principal or administrative experience in an urban school district or in a district with an urban population are preferred.
 
RESPONSIBILITES:  Candidates are responsible for assisting the principal to:
 

• work 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 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 Teaching and Learning to implement the District’s Strategic Plan;
• 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, partnerships, businesses, etc.).