Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 4/24/2024 Location: Owego Apalachin Middle School Date Available: 07/01/2024 Closing Date: 05/08/2024
Principal Owego Apalachin Middle School 12 Months Application Submission Deadline: May 8, 2024 Effective Start Date: July 1, 2024 The Owego Apalachin Central School District is seeking a Principal for Owego Apalachin Middle School which serves approximately 480 students in Grades 6-8. We are seeking a leader who... - Has prior teaching or administrative experience.
- Values, and respects our students and views their needs as the highest priority.
- Is committed to high-quality instruction and demonstrates a commitment to providing leadership, support, and resources to our faculty.
- Uses data to inform school-based decisions and to drive continuous improvement through the professional learning community process.
- Creates and maintains a welcoming, safe, engaging, and challenging learning and work environment.
- Promotes collaboration, encourages cooperation and motivates staff, students, parents, and the community to high levels of achievement.
- Is highly organized, possesses a strong work ethic, demonstrates initiative, and has experience leading teams.
- Communicates honestly and effectively with students, staff, parents, and the greater school community.
- Possesses unquestionable integrity and will embody our district's mission, vision, and core beliefs.
- Possesses a New York State certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) or School Building Leader (SBL), and has experience as an elementary teacher and/or school leader.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a list of professional references, copies of all professional certifications, and a completed employment application. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Work Schedule Standard administrator work schedule as set forth in the Administrative Unit Contract. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to develop and implement projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Certification/License: - New York State Certification as required for positions.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education - Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
Experience - Extensive successful teaching experience.
- Successful experience as an administrator at any level preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt