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Watertown City School District
Assistant Principal Grades 7-12 (Anticipated)
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An Assistant School Principal provides support and shares some or many of the duties of the School Principal. May oversee operations within a school, managing teachers and other staff. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$126,369 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
The Watertown City School District has an anticipated opening for a tenure-track Assistant Principal Grades 7-12. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the primary administrator for attendance systems, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and day-to-day student discipline. Manage parent communication, disciplinary documentation, and Superintendent's hearings as the building representative. Host regular student Town Hall meetings focused on attendance, behavioral expectations, school climate, and student culture. Implement and maintain the Building-Level Safety Plan in accordance with Project SAVE. Participate in the District Threat Assessment Team and ensure threat assessment protocols are consistently implemented. Coordinate mental health crisis response in collaboration with school counselors, school psychologists, and other student support staff. Ensure compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), including timely investigation, documentation, and reporting of incidents. Lead restorative practices and positive behavioral support frameworks that promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. Monitor