Principal - Various Locations - RB #24-422
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24422
PRINCIPAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SCHOOL YEAR
May162025
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonja Williams Knight seeks a highly motivated transformational leader for the position of principal. The principal provides school building leadership for all school programs and collaborates with district leaders to achieve district goals and initiatives.
PRINCIPAL
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SCHOOL YEAR
APPLICATION:
Candidates must complete an online application available at /jobs and submit a resum.
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email (be sure to check your junk and spam mail) we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold at a minimum a Masters degree and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) New York State School Supervisor (SAS) or School Building Leader (SBL) certificate. It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or screen shot of their certifications.
Candidates must have a minimum of eight years combined certificated teaching and supervisory experience with a minimum of two years at the supervisory level. Candidates with prior Principal or administrative experience in an urban school district or in a district with a large diverse population are preferred.
OVERVIEW:
Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local state and federal attention and investment in BPS has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a wellpaying career.
Under the leadership of SuperintendentDr. Tonja Williams Knight BPS has entered into the New Education Bargain with Students and Parents. Currently BPS is seeking highly competent motivated dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the Districts 59 schools and Central Office to serve the academic emotional and physical needs of approximately 34000 students through the elements of the New Education Bargain. The Interim Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving BPS toward world class status and preparing all students for success.
POSITION:
Buffalo Public Schools seeks a highly effective administrator with a track record of success. We seek an instructional leader who also possesses an exemplary managerial and operational skillset and mindset who will give no and take no excuses to transform the school to a high performing educational organization.
The new leader will change the publics ideas about how children learn in the 21st century and will redefine expectations about what young people in Americas urban centers are capable of achieving. The new principal will have a significant level of autonomy and flexibility to drive instructional budgetary and strategic practices.
The new principal will receive high levels of support in demand for high levels of accountability. This will be provided through the Office of School Leadership. The district empowers school leaders. In exchange the district holds school leaders and instructional staff accountable for student learning their own professional development and their contributions to the school learning community.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidates are responsible for but not limited to the following:
Instructional Leadership
- create and communicate a School Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP) aligned with the Districts vision and goals;
- conduct classroom observations and evaluations of teachers that lead to positive changes in teacher practices and increased student outcomes;
- assess the strengths and areas in need of improvement of faculty and staff based on a sound knowledge base;
- communicate schoolwide changes and anticipated actions with the support of data;
- work to develop and maintain clear lines of communication and collaboration between staff administrators students and parents for the purpose of increasing student outcomes
Teaching and Learning
- establish priority areas for instructional focus and make necessary changes in those areas to strengthen teaching and improve student learning;
- ensure that all school leaders and instructional staff monitor progress regularly and systematically make adjustments to strengthen teaching and student learning
Curriculum
- collaboratively conduct a comprehensive curriculum review to ensure that the curriculum aligns with state and local standards and meets the needs of all students in the school including students with disabilities and English Language Learners;
- rigorously monitor the alignment of the written taught and assessed curriculum using scope and sequence documents and pacing calendars
Collection Analysis and Utilization of Data
- ensure improved student achievement by regularly analyzing data using data to inform decisions and drive results;
- set high performance goals for all students in the school;
- monitor standards for achievement align school resources and prioritize activities to achieve maximum results
Infrastructure for Student Success
- champion system mission core values and strategic objectives;
- ensure a collaborative culture by expecting teams to set standards for their work and take action to meet the standards;
- develop effective processes to plan for continuous improvement solve problems and to achieve desired results;
- foster a positive school climate where student discipline concerns are addressed in a manner that promotes student responsibility and mutual respect; and
Professional Development
- arrange for targeted professional development based on analysis of achievement and instruction differentiated according to teacher needs and the subject areas targeted for instructional improvement;
- develop others by providing coaching and support expressing positive expectations and selecting datadriven professional development opportunities.
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training experience credentials certifications and evaluation of service. Personal interviews will be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY: Principals salary schedule.
FUNDING: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: JUNE13 2025
DR. TONJA WILLIAMS KNIGHT
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals actual or perceived race color creed religion religious practice national origin ethnic group sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) gender identity sexual orientation (the term sexual orientation means heterosexuality homosexuality bisexuality or asexuality ) political affiliation age marital status military status veteran status disability weight domestic violence victim status arrest or conviction record genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts nondiscrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14202 (716).
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Unclear
