Elementary Principal Lockport City School District 130 Beattie Avenue Lockport , NY 14094 Certified - Administrative - School Building Leader (SBL) Job Number 3300050519 Start Date Open Date 01/08/2025 Closing Date 03/01/2025 Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Title of Position:Elementary School Principal ________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications: + Working knowledge of Common Core Learning Standards and NY state assessments + The ability and commitment to use technology as an instructional tool + Uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement + Broad experience with a variety of instructional techniques + Ability to differentiate instruction for accelerated and delayed learners + Evidence of strong classroom management skills with age appropriate experiences + Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to develop programs and collaborate with and support other staff + Loyalty and evidence of being a team player + Commitment to equity and inclusion of all members of the school community Requirements: NY State School Building Leader certification or equivalent Position Available: current Salary: $111,871 Closing Date: January 21, 2025 ___________________________ APPLICATION PROCEDURES ___________________________ Internal Applicants: Email a letter of interest to applications@lockportschools.net or interschool mail a letter of interest to the attention of the Human Resources Office. Requests for transfers will be considered according to the provisions of collective bargaining agreements. External Applicants: Interested applicants are to submit a resume, a completed application, three letters of reference (signed and dated within the past two years), a copy of all college transcripts, and a copy of current NYS certification. Application packets can be submitted in one PDF document to applications@lockportschools.net , online at www.wnyric.org , or via U.S. mail to Lockport City School District Human Resources Office, 130 Beattie Avenue, Lockport, New York, 14094. The Lockport City School District is seeking a dynamic individual who will create and maintain a school culture that challenges and motivates our diverse community of students, teachers, and families to achieve academic excellence. The successful candidate will possess the following: Requirements: + Earned Master's Degree + Current applicable New York State administrative certification + Prior successful experience in leadership roles at the elementary level (strongly preferred) Skills/Traits - The principal must: + Demonstrate the highest expectations for student learning and behavior + Be capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities + Possess strong leadership and team management skills + Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills + Be organized, self-managed, and able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously + Have excellent problem-solving skills + Be committed to building a community of collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders + Be a self-aware leader who knows how to treat all members of the school's community with respect + Be dependable and have excellent follow-through + Have a strong personal commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth + Be an effective and persuasive communicator, orally and in writing Responsibilities - The principal will be expected to: Academic and Instructional + Foster an uncompromising commitment to increasing student achievement and the graduation rate with an emphasis on college and career readiness + Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and support to teachers who are working with a diverse student body + Ensure the use of a wide variety of assessments that, together, reflect the educational philosophy of the District and prepare students to excel on state assessment measures + Demonstrate the ability to facilitate the execution of the standards-based curriculum with an emphasis on technology integration + Possess a clear understanding of special education and English Language Learner regulations and educational programming School Culture and Community + Define and build a transformative school culture consistent with the District's Strategic Plan for Continuous Improvement and School Comprehensive Education Plan + Demonstrate success with developing and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the community to accomplish the goals of the District + Believe in and support implementation of alternative and innovative methods of assisting students in meeting expectations + Demonstrate an understanding of a progressive approach to conflict resolution and student discipline + Communicate the district's vision and goals + Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion and to promote experiences, interactions, and activities to support these + Demonstrate the ability to use multiple sources of data collection to assess student performance and plan instruction Operations, Finance, and Compliance + Manage and support school operations staff + Report on activities, organizational development progress, and student achievement + Monitor the school's budget and ensure daily financial and business activities are in compliance with the District's fiscal policies + Ensure school alignment and/or progress toward alignment with organizational goals for diversity The Lockport City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, or disability. Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 111871.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Probationary Position Status Full time Start Date 03/01/2025 Required Certification Type School Building Leader {1012} Specialized Training Response To Intervention (RTI), Early Literacy, At Risk Youth Technology Literacy eDoctrina, Experience Using Technology As An Instructional Tool, Google Docs, Google Apps for Education Additional Job Information experience as an elementary principal is strongly preferred strong understanding of literacy and mathematics instruction Contact Person's Name Lisa Schrader Contact Person's Title Deputy Superintendent Contact Person's Phone 716-478-4826 Contact Person's Email lschrader@lockportschools.net