DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JobID: 1447 + Position Type: Administration/ Principal + Date Posted: 2/14/2025 + Location: Dake Junior High School + Date Available: 07/01/2025 + Closing Date: 03/28/2025 VACANCY NOTICE Posting Date – February 14, 2025 POSITION:SECONDARY PRINCIPAL FULL TIME PROBATIONARY DAKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 7-8) CREDENTIALS: + Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and a firm belief in the worth and potential of all students and staff. + Holds New York State Certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator Supervisor + Has successful tenured experience in education. + Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style and a firm commitment to facilitating high performing teams. + Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and strength in building personal relationships. + Possesses knowledge and skill in implementing evaluation procedures for instructional programs and personnel. WORK YEAR:12 Months SALARY:$93,000-$125,000/year (and/or commensurate with experience) STARTING DATE:July 1, 2025 APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/westirondequoit/onlineapp/default.aspx Consideration of a candidate's application requires a complete file including: + Letter of Interest + Resume + Letters of Reference (3) + Certification Copy or TEACH Verification + College Transcripts (unofficial acceptable at this time) APPLY BY:March 28, 2025 West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Any student, parent, employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to: Title IX Coordinator West Irondequoit CSD 321 List Avenue Rochester, New York 14617 Principal – Secondary (Grades 7-8 or 9-12) Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY The Principal – Secondary (Grades 7-8 or 9-12) is a full-time, 12-month administrator who provides leadership with supervision, instruction and the general administration of a comprehensive and equitable grades 7-8 or 9-12 program; maximizing academic performance and the physical and social/emotional well-being of all students, in alignment with the District mission and core commitments. IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Curriculum and Instruction + Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff for achieving academic excellence. + Assumes the primary responsibility, in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and the Director of Instruction, of the implementation of professional development. + Assures the implementation of all high-quality research-based instructional programs. + Provides for the regular assessment of all instructional programs and communicates program needs to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. + Assists in the development of 7-8 and/or 9-12 curricula and ensures implementation of all high-quality research-based instructional programs. + Consistently evaluates and monitors data for the purpose of appraising academic performance and synthesizes the performance into instructional goals and actions. + Leads school-based planning processes to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of all school programs and activities related to the District’s strategic plan. + Facilitates professional development through comprehensive planning and conducts these during faculty meetings, school-based planning team meetings, Cabinet or other applicable venues. + Assumes responsibility for identifying the teaching assignment of all certificated staff. + Coordinates the development of the master schedule that provides all students a comprehensive education. + Facilitates conversations that support successful transitions from grade to grade and post-graduation. + Collaborates with the Director of Student Services and the Supervisor of Student Services to ensure students’ programming is matched to needs. + Works as a team with District and building administrators in areas related to curriculum, instruction, staff development, testing and assessment, scoring, and training. Working with Students + Establishes a school culture where all students feel valued, represented, and encouraged to support their well-being and continuous academic growth. + Develops, implements, and oversees philosophies and procedures to uphold the District’s Code of Conduct. Advises and supports individual students. + Assures the presence of effective programs and procedures to meet the social-emotional, academic, physical and behavioral needs of students. + Leads problem-solving intervention processes to maximize student success. Health, Safety and Building Administration + Establishes and implements student health and safety procedures. + Establishes a program to monitor and implement best practices to ensure regular student attendance and accurate attendance reporting. + Represents the school system at certain conferences and meetings related to school administration. Maintaining Effective Communication with the Community + Regularly attends public meetings and school sponsored activities. + Interprets the school program to the community. Provides for the dissemination of appropriate written information to the public including general handbooks, e-news, and newsletters. + Partner with parents/guardians to support them with the educational, personal, social, and emotional growth of their children. + Provides formal opportunities for parent visitations. Assures that parents, guardians, and other citizens have access, as appropriate, to school records, teachers and administrators. + Maintains effective communication with local and state educational and service organizations. + Serves as administrative liaison to the PTSA. Evaluation + Assumes the primary responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of staff members and programs. PERSONNEL + Assumes the primary responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of staff members. + Works in conjunction with other leadership staff to recruit, evaluate and hire an exemplary diverse faculty and staff. + Implements a professional development program that relates to both building and District-wide instructional goals and promotes continuous improvement with staff members. + Confers as necessary with any member of the school staff concerning individual problems and, when appropriate, involves all responsible parties in the resolution of personnel issues. + Plans an orientation program to acquaint staff new to the school with building policies, procedures and programs. + Serves, at Stage 1, as district representative to the grievance procedure. + Coordinates and supervises all substitute personnel. BUDGET + Develops an annual budget proposal. Supervises all budget components and ensures that expenditures are consistent with approved funding. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH + Participates in activities, which will lead to continued professional growth, including attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops. OTHER DUTIES + Assist in the implementation of District policies, regulations and procedures. + Other duties may be required. Subject to the approval of the Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS + Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and a firm belief in the worth and potential of all students and staff. + Holds New York State Certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or its equivalent. + Has successful tenured experience in education. + Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style and a firm commitment to facilitating high performing teams. + Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and strength in building personal relationships. + Possesses knowledge and skill in implementing evaluation procedures for instructional programs and personnel. AUTHORITY The Principal – Grades 7-8 or 9-12 is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools for developing and maintaining an excellent instructional program for every student.