Associate Principal - Ithaca High School

NOTICE OF VACANCY

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ITHACA, NEW YORK

Our Mission is: to educate every student to become a life-long learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy.

Position Title:                 Associate Principal (Full-time Equivalency: 1.0)

Current Location:               Ithaca High School

Brief Description:           Assist the Principal in encouraging, supervising, and evaluating teachers and other staff; planning and implementing a program delivering a world class education for our students. Establish and maintain a level of discipline and morale that promotes a climate for productive learning. Communicate with families and community members to inform others about school programs and student successes. Utilize current educational theory, teaching techniques and materials to make decisions that improve the growth and achievement of students. Become knowledgeable about school operations and assist in long-range planning. Interact with colleagues and the leadership team in a manner that demonstrates loyalty to and concern for the school and District.

Anticipated Start Date:    Immediately

Posting Dates:                    July 2, 2012, through July 16, 2012 (Application Deadline)

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Possession of (or proof of eligibility for) New York State certification as a School District Administrator, School District Leader, School Administrator/Supervisor, or School Building Leader.

Desired Characteristics:

• An energetic and visionary leader, committed to the success of every child; and

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; and

• Exhibited ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Minimum Salary:           Based on education and experience.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victims status, or other federal/state protected status.