Assistant Principal

Schenectady City School District

$90K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • NY State Certification, SBL, SAS or SDA required
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban school setting
  • Ability to motivate staff and students
  • Strong collaborative skills with staff and administrators
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage building operations on behalf of the principal
  • Implement data-driven instruction and decision-making
  • Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment
  • Supervise and evaluate teachers and staff
  • Address and manage student discipline issues
  • Create and monitor student behavior plans
  • Serve on district and building committees

Benefits

  • Supportive community engagement
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Emphasis on research-based teaching practices
  • Collaboration with dedicated educators
  • Leadership in an urban educational environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Application Deadline 7/29/2026 Position Start Date 8/3/2026

Position Title Assistant Principal Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $90,750 - $110,624 commensurate with experience Job Description
Assistant Principal

This position reports to principal of a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The Assistant Principal is expected to execute practices that incorporate research based strategies and methodologies that will lead to improvements in the areas of teaching and learning, equity, engagement and efficiency. The Assistant Principal will supervise and evaluate staff and programs. The Assistant Principal is tasked with supporting staff in implementing the common core, behavioral standards, as well as, instructional practices and assessments using a culturally responsive lens. The Assistant Principal fosters positive relationships between home, school and the community. This position requires a high degree of trust, professionalism and sound judgment.

Assistant Principal Expectations
  • Manage building operations at the direction of the principal;
  • Use of data-driven instruction and decision-making;
  • Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment;
  • Supervise teachers and staff;
  • Evaluate teachers following district APPR guidelines;
  • Address student discipline issues as needed and follow through discipline referrals with teachers, parents and students;
  • Create and monitor student behavior plans;
  • Prepare and attends Superintendent Hearings;
  • General student supervision including arrival and dismissal, lunch room and after school events;
  • Attend parent conferences and team meetings;
  • Assist Principal with various projects and duties as assigned;
  • Serve on district and building committees as assigned.

Assistant Principal Key Qualities
  • Proven ability to motivate staff and students to achieve excellence;
  • Team development and leadership skills;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff members, and administrators;
  • Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community;
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • NY State Certification, SBL, SAS or SDA required.
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience; preferably in an urban school setting.
Job Category Administrator Job Location Lincoln Elementary

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