Principal

West New York School District

$90K — $135K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in education with teaching, supervision, or building administration; principal experience is preferred.
  • Graduate-level education focused on curriculum, instruction, supervision, and administration.
  • Valid New York State School Building Leader or Administrator Certification (SBL/SAS and/or SDL/SDA).
  • Strong skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and human relations.
  • Experience in curriculum, instruction, and staff development administration.
  • Proven ability to work well with parents, teachers, and administrators.
  • Compatibility with the mission and beliefs of the school district.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and support the District's Mission and Belief statements.
  • Manage school building planning and decision-making aligned with District objectives.
  • Promote a child-centered education with high expectations for equity and inclusiveness.
  • Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff.
  • Provide academic and social support systems for student needs.
  • Engage families and the community to enhance student success.
  • Attend Board of Education meetings and prepare instructional reports as requested.
  • Deliver feedback to support the professional development of teachers and staff.
  • Manage recruitment and selection of instructional and non-instructional staff.
  • Utilize data to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Evaluate performance and oversee professional development for staff.
  • Manage resources in collaboration with district administration.
  • Create and maintain systems for school improvement.

Benefits

  • Supportive school environment fostering equity and inclusiveness.
  • Engagement opportunities with families and community.
  • Professional development opportunities for instructional and non-instructional staff.
Full Job Description
Certified - Administrative - School Building Leader (SBL)



Start Date

Open Date 07/28/2026

Closing Date

POSITION: Principal (Lincoln Elementary School)

APPOINTMENT DATE: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Successful experience in education, including teaching, supervision and /or building administration. Building principal experience is preferred.
  2. Graduate work beyond the Master's Degree with emphasis on curriculum, instruction, supervision and administration.
  3. A valid New York State Certificate as a School Building Leader or Administrator, SBL/SAS and/or SDL/SDA.
  4. Strong communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and human relation skills.
  5. Administrative experiences in the areas of curriculum, instruction and staff development.
  6. Experience effectively working with parents, teachers and administrators.
  7. Philosophical compatibility with the stated mission and beliefs of the school district.
  8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
  1. Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District's Mission and Belief statements;
  2. Contributes to, participates in, and manages school building planning and decision making consistent with the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
  3. Cultivates and promotes a child-centered education with high expectations for equity, inclusiveness and continuous improvement.
  4. Ensures a safe and healthy environment in the school that allows both children and adults to put learning at the center of their daily activities.
  5. Provides systems of academic and social supports to meet the needs of students consistent with best practices for middle level education.
  6. Engages families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal and beneficial ways to promote each students' academic success and well-being.
  7. May be requested to attend Board of Education meetings and prepare building instructional reports for the Board of Education as the Superintendent or Director of Schools request.
  8. Delivers actionable feedback about professional practice through valid systems of supervision and evaluation to support the development of teachers' and staff members' knowledge, skills and practice.
  9. Manages the recruitment, selection and appointment of instructional and non-instructional support personnel.
  10. Utilizes data and assessments to monitor student learning.
  11. Evaluates the performance of instructional and non-instructional support personnel.
  12. Assumes responsibility for the professional development of building instructional and non-instructional support staff.
  13. Participates in the creation and management of the building's monetary and non-monetary resources in cooperation with District Administration and at the direction and supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement.
  14. Develops and maintains data and communication systems for building and classroom school improvement.
  15. Other duties as required by the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement

POSITION TYPE: 12-month position

SUPERVISES: Instructional and Non-Instructional Support Building Staff

SALARY: $90,000-$135,000

Interested persons should send a letter of interest to:

Human Resources Department

197 Martin Road

Jamestown, NY 14701

FAX (716-483-4290)

Or email: [email protected]

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Itinerant Location Lincoln Elementary School

Salary: From 90000.00

Salary: To 135000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type School District Leader {1014}, School Building Leader {1012}

Contact Person's Name Kellie Mole

Contact Person's Title Human Resources

Contact Person's Phone 7164834290

Contact Person's Email [email protected]

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