Principal

Principal

Jamestown City School District

197 Martin Road

Jamestown , NY 14701

Certified - Administrative - School Building Leader (SBL)

Job Number 3300056496

Start Date

Open Date 07/28/2026

Closing Date

POSITION: Principal (Lincoln Elementary School)

APPOINTMENT DATE: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience in education, including teaching, supervision and /or building administration. Building principal experience is preferred.

• Graduate work beyond the Master's Degree with emphasis on curriculum, instruction, supervision and administration.

• A valid New York State Certificate as a School Building Leader or Administrator, SBL/SAS and/or SDL/SDA.

• Strong communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and human relation skills.

• Administrative experiences in the areas of curriculum, instruction and staff development.

• Experience effectively working with parents, teachers and administrators.

• Philosophical compatibility with the stated mission and beliefs of the school district.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District's Mission and Belief statements;

• Contributes to, participates in, and manages school building planning and decision making consistent with the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

• Cultivates and promotes a child-centered education with high expectations for equity, inclusiveness and continuous improvement.

• 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.

• Provides systems of academic and social supports to meet the needs of students consistent with best practices for middle level education.

• Engages families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal and beneficial ways to promote each students' academic success and well-being.

• 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.

• 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.

• Manages the recruitment, selection and appointment of instructional and non-instructional support personnel.

• Utilizes data and assessments to monitor student learning.

• Evaluates the performance of instructional and non-instructional support personnel.

• Assumes responsibility for the professional development of building instructional and non-instructional support staff.

• 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.

• Develops and maintains data and communication systems for building and classroom school improvement.

• 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

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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

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