Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

The Utica City School District's mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The District's vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi-cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools __ Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District's greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

The District's elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

The focus at the District's middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District's vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University's Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctor's Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students' talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

Job Description

The Assistant Principal serves under the direct supervision of the Building Principal and will perform the following duties:

1. Organization and administration of programs, personnel and activities.

Responsibilities:

• The Deployment and assignment of personnel in the building;
• The distribution of supplies, equipment and materials to staff members; and,
• The proper utilization of the building and teaching stations to maximize space in relation to programs and activities.

The implementation of school district policies (including contractual obligations).

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge in matters of district policies, school law, etc.;
• Adherence to regulations and policies of the district; and,
• Translate implementation of policies into plans that are operational.

Staff and faculty supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Take appropriate measures to assist employees when assistance is needed;
• Establish in-building guidelines to insure that once decisions are made, they are properly executed by employees; and,
• Make concerted effort to ensure that staff and faculty guidelines are consistent with district regulations.

Staff and faculty evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Give appropriate attention to pointing out the positive qualities demonstrated by teachers or staff members; and,
• Give adequate attention to identifying weaknesses.

Student conduct and pupil personnel services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce code of student conduct consistent with school district regulations; and,
• Provide adequate supervision for students to ensure their safety in all activities including before/after school and during lunch programs.

Community relations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as community relations coordinator for the building;
• Carry on programs and activities which involve parents and community members; and,
• Promote the positive aspects of school accomplishments with the school community.

Promote professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide for professional development of staff within the building and cooperate in district endeavors; and,
• Promote personal growth and development.

Special duties

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate school security and supervise school security monitors; and,
• Coordination of school bussing:
• To and from school
• Special Events.

Act on behalf of the building principal in his or her absence.

Performs any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, or his designee.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must hold appropriate NYS certification (School Building Leader, or its equivalent)
• Must receive full print clearance issued by Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA), a division of NYS Department of Education

Additional Position Information:

• 11-month position
• Secondary educational setting
• This position is governed in collaboration with a collective bargaining unit, UAA (Utica Administrators' Association)
• Excellent benefits package

Salary Range: $105,220-$135,668, to commensurate with experience.

All interested candidates must apply through our online platform. The Utica City School District will only accept applications through this site. Please note, you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process, please contact Chief Human Resources Officer, Sara Klimek at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The Utica City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race, Color, Weight, National Origin, Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.