High School Assistant Principal

HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL LOCATION: Amherst Central High SchoolSALARY: $92,500.+ (Competitive and commensurate with experience)START DATE: July 1, 2026QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of five years successful experience in education, including teaching, supervision and/or administrationGraduate study beyond the Master's degree with emphasis on High school (9-12) curriculum, supervision, and/or administrationNYS School Building Leader (SBL), School Administrator & Supervisor (SAS) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification required or eligible through Interstate agreement.Demonstrate ability to :provide leadership and work effectively with staff members, colleagues, parents, and others in the educational communityuse creative problem-solving and decision-making skillsprovide a positive learning environment resulting in continuous improvement for students and staffspeak and write clearly and effectivelyMust be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education (see attached).Please see Job Description attached for more details ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:Supervises and evaluates professional and support staff assigned to the building.Assists in screening, interviewing and recommending candidates for professional and support staff positions.Oversees the function of all programs, plans, software and equipment related to instructional and administrative technology use.Participates with master schedule, manages student scheduling, and helps determine room utilizationSupervises evening and weekend activities.Coordinates student activities and events (e.g. field trips, co-curricular and/or extra-curricular, wellness events)Coordinates the administration of AP examinations, Regents and Local exams, and related data reporting and state reports.Works closely with Principal and Department Heads on curriculum programming.Coordinates summer school, home instruction, credit recovery and 9th grade transition programs.Monitors faculty supervisory assignments.Supervises details related to the opening day of school.Participates in placement of student teachers.Organizes parent conferences and open house.Assumes all responsibilities of the Principal in the Principal's absence.Assumes responsibility for other tasks as assigned by the Principal. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a cover letter and updated resume to:Mr. Patrick KappermanAssistant PrincipalALL OTHER CANDIDATES: ON-LINE APPLICATION ONLY at amherstschools.recruitfront.com . Please be sure to apply to this specific job posting after you complete the Teacher/Admin application!PLEASE DO NOT FAX, E-MAIL OR SEND HARD COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU.The Amherst CSD may not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, ethnic background, disability, religion, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status or military status .