26-27 Principal - Maple Hill Annex

Job Opening Information 26-27 Principal

• Maple Hill Annex Job Number A
• 1 Application Deadline 5/24/2026 Position Start Date 7/1/2026 Position Title 26-27 Principal
• Maple Hill Annex Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Job Description Job Description Principal Maple Hill Annex

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidate will be a highly qualified leader, who possesses the following: We expect our school leaders to possess a deep knowledge of great teaching and instruction, and to have demonstrated success in engaging and inspiring a school community to achieve high levels of student achievement. We seek self-reflective leaders who understand how race, class, ethnicity, income, disability, and other aspects of difference are integral to our scholars' academic and social development and who have experience with urban communities like Middletown's.

• Demonstrated success in leading teams through productive and challenging work, setting a positive, supportive atmosphere, and leading with integrity.
• Demonstrated success in urban school settings and special education-based K-5 building;
• Excellent oral and written communication and conflict resolution skills.

Duties:

• Understand Protocols and Procedures connected to NYS Part 200 and IEP development.
• A leader who is a champion for moving scholars toward their best individual settings
• Ensure district special education staff are in compliance with IDEA
• Manage daily operations of buildings, including transportation, staffing, and the implementation of specialized curricula (i.e, STAR).
• In collaboration with the Director of Security, manage building safety with a focus on de-escalation and therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct utilizing restorative practices and trauma-informed discipline, ensuring due process and the safety of all scholars.
• Oversees disciplinary process and record keeping: able to familiarize students, staff, and parents with the Code of Conduct.
• Administer all of the school policies, rules, and safety regulations.
• Help monitor the progress of students, and supervise the reports of such progress to parents. Interact with parent, student, and staff concerns in a sensitive, timely manner.
• Proactively cultivate strong school-community relationships by maintaining a high level of visibility and establishing regular, transparent communication loops with families to ensure they are engaged partners in their scholar's education.
• Acts as a primary liaison and collaborative partner to the Office of Special Services and the leadership team at Maple Hill Elementary, ensuring seamless transitions for scholars, shared professional development, and the unified implementation of district-wide culture initiatives.
• All other duties related to the position as assigned by the

Superintendent of Schools SALARY:

Competitive salary and benefits package as per the Middletown School Administrator's Association bargaining unit. Twelve Month Position. Job Qualifications a) Current New York State School Building Leader (SBL), School Administration and Supervisor (SAS) b) Must possess at least three to five years of successful school-based leadership experience (i.e., as an Assistant Principal, Dean, or Program Coordinator) with a documented track record of improving outcomes for scholars with complex needs. c) Successful experience as a Special Education Educator (K-6 Certification) is highly preferred; candidates with a proven track record of educational leadership in a specialized program or high-needs setting will be given priority consideration. d) Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Job Category Instructional

• Administrative Job Location Maple Hill Annex