Location: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Northtowns Academy Tonawanda, NY Annual Salary: Per Administrators’ Contract Generous Benefits Package per Collective Bargaining Agreement Hours: 7:15 AM – 3:00 PM Job Responsibilities: Erie 1 BOCES seeks an Assistant Principal for our Northtowns Academy. The Northtowns Academy serves Grades K-8 State and Alternatively Assessed Students. Candidates must be NYS admin certified as a School Building or School District Leader (or equivalent). Special Education experience is preferred. Qualities sought include being highly organized, a strong communicator and personally engaging. Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate. Curriculum and Instruction + Works with the organization, direction and evaluation of all instruction within the building + Reviews with staff instructional materials, supplies and equipment for appropriateness and relevance to the program + Reviews with staff course outlines to determine areas in need of improvement + Assists with annual evaluations of all program areas Management of Teaching and Auxiliary Staff + Assists with evaluation and supervision of both instructional and classified staff + Prepares reports related to staff evaluation and operation + Participates in decisions on tenure, retention, dismissal, and promotion of all staff + Assists with selection of staff both instructional and classified Student Management + Assists home schools in the registration and scheduling of students in the Special Education program + Maintains up to date student information for teacher utilization + Assists in procedures relating to health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students assigned to the program + Provides a system of communication between and among students, staff, and parents Buildings, Grounds, and Maintenance + Assists with planning and supervision of the maintenance program + Prepares recommendations for annual upgrading of equipment for facilities Public Relations/Communications + Assists with the development of effective communication linkages between home, home school and center + Prepares materials for use in the BOCES Public Relation Program Administrative + Performs such tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal + Assists with orientation of new staff + Conducts staff meetings + Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications + Must hold a valid NYS Certification in School Building Leader or School District Leader + Special Education experience preferred APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 Position Start Date:10/14/2024 Application Deadline:09/26/2024 Job Number: 0924-0011