Interim Principal

At Buffalo Creek Academy, our motto is "Sharpen the Mind, Carve the Path." We believe that our work is larger than any individual and that only teamwork will allow us to sharpen the minds of each student and equip them with the LIFE values required to carve-their-paths!

Position Title: Principal

Position Reports to: CEO

Direct Reports: Assistant Principals, Director of Academic Support, Cambridge Coordinators, Generalist Teachers, Core Teachers

Responsibilities

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• Management of the academic program, focusing on the all subject areas: ELA, Social Studies, Reading Circle, Math, Science, Information Computer Technology (ICT), and Physical Education
• Management of curriculum for all courses in purview, including all scope and sequence, assessments, unit plans, and daily lesson plans
• Management of the special education program, all services for English Language Learners (ELLs), and all social work and counseling services
• Management of vertical alignment of courses across grade levels
• Direct management all teachers of subjects under purview, including coaching and evaluation Planning and delivery of professional development for staff
• Management of procurement and logistics for contracted services for students with special needs for their school-level
• Management of the discipline system of their school level, including the Care Credit/demerit system, detention, the Behavioral Response to Intervention system, all student referrals from class, and all disciplinary consequences and family communication required as part of these systems.
• Management of all cultural systems, including operationalizing LIFE Values, the dress code, college visits, and family communication for their school-level.
• Management of all nonacademic family partnership structures, including summer orientations, home visits, and monthly family events for their school-level
• Communication with grade level leads on cultural issues and vertical alignment of grade level expectations for gradual release of student independence
• Planning and management of family events for their school-level
• Management of all school structures for academic support and intervention, including the Academic Response to Intervention system, Tutoring/Intervention, and Saturday Academy programs for their school-level.
• Oversight of compliance with all applicable special education law
• As assigned by the CEO

Qualifications

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• Commitment to mission and vision of Buffalo Creek Academy
• Experience in data-driven instruction and action planning
• Experience in leadership of teachers, including coaching and professional development Knowledge of applicable law and regulations
• Knowledge of school finance
• Training or relevant experience in school administration
• Strong communications skills Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams
• Humility, ability to reflect on results and take feedback for growth
• Outstanding work ethic and willingness to take on any required task in the school when necessary
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience with a similar student population Graduate degree required, NYS certification as building-level leader preferred