Posted: 10-Feb-25
Location: Utica, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $141,688 - $176,315
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Salary Details:
The Utica City School District is seeking a dynamic candidate for the following vacancy:
High School 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.
About the Utica City School District:
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.
Elementary - 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.
Middle School - 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.
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.
Principal for Thomas R. Proctor High School
Reports to:
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment or his designee
Supervises:
- Assistant Principals
- Department Chairs
Role:
The Principal is directly responsible for the overall management and administration of the high school. The principal delegates responsibility to the four Assistant Principals but is still responsible for the overall building operation. The Principal meets regularly with the Assistant Principals, Department Chairs, and all school planning committees regarding curriculum, instruction, policies and other relevant matters. The Principal is required to attend all regular Board of Education meetings.
Major Functions:
- Serve as the educational and instructional leader of Proctor High School;
- Coordinate and lead curricular activities and school planning committee activities;
- Supervise and evaluate all staff members;
- Supervise and evaluate the Proctor High School Assistant Principals;
- Provide leadership in initiating, evaluating and revising school operational procedures;
- Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining a safe teaching and learning environment;
- Monitors and analyzes all student test results and is responsible for the overall building performance;
- Creates and develops a building-wide Staff Development Plan;
- Administer and coordinate the daily functions of the school including regular contact with school community groups, faculty councils and student organizations;
- Coordinate and supervise the efforts of the total staff, including teachers, teaching assistant, clerical, custodial and other support staff;
- Prepare and submit the school’s budgetary requests and monitors the expenditure of funds, including student activity funds;
- Ensures the establishment and responsibility of all Millennium Project activities;
- Makes recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, or his designee, with regard to changes in educational programs, administrative organization and high school policies;
- Establishes goals for the high school that are in alignment with District goals;
- Develops and coordinates uniform policies and procedures among Academies;
- Coordinates with Assistant Principals the purchase of supplies, equipment, and textbooks;
- Responsible for the creation and the development of the master schedule;
- Informs the Director of Secondary Education of various programs and activities at the high school;
- Responsible for a uniform testing and grading policy;
- Assures that State regulations pertaining to fire drills, safety, etc. are being carried out;
- Publishes the Faculty, Student and Parent Handbooks; and,
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Board of Education.
The Utica City School District will only accept applications through PowerSchool. Please visit https://uticaschools.schoolspring.com/ for more information.
We are 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.
Qualifications:
- New York State School Building Leader or its equivalent
- A Master’s Degree, or equivalent, with a major in educational administration
- Five (5) years of successful teaching experience, and a minimum of three (3) years of successful educational management experience.
The Utica City School District will only accept applications through PowerSchool. Please visit https://uticaschools.schoolspring.com/ for more information.