Secondary Associate Principal- District wide

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Position Title: Secondary Associate Principal

Brief Description: Assist the Principal in implementing best teaching practices in order to ensure the academic, social and emotional success of each student by providing inclusive education accounting for race, class, disability, gender, language, and learning styles. Encourage, supervise and evaluate teachers and other staff. Establish a level of supportive and restorative environment that promotes a climate for productive learning.


Location(s): District wide


Anticipated Start Date: 7/1/2026


Posting Dates: 4/29/2026 - Until Filled


Number of Vacancies: 2


FTE: 1


Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
5. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
6. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.



MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be completed.
Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

1. How do you see yourself serving as an instructional administrative leader in the Ithaca City School District to meet the diverse needs of all students, faculty, staff, and community? Please refer to specific actions you would take.
2. Describe a typical day as an instructional administrative leader to help us understand how your practices will fulfill our district's equity goals. Include interventions, and collaborative approaches in meeting all stakeholder groups; needs.

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 New York State certification as a School District Administrator, School District Leader, School Administrator/Supervisor, or School Building Leader.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
• 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;
• 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.

Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com


When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here . Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Physics


If you are a substitute , a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant. Guide on how to apply

External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com


In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on RecruitFront:

1. Create a RecruitFront profile : If it's the first time applying to ICSD
2. Create an Application : Checkmark Teacher/Admin Only!
3. Apply to Job Posting : After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.

Salary Range: $99,500 Commensurate with education and experience


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Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.


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