The West Seneca Central School District has an immediate administrative vacancy for an Elementary Principal at Winchester-Potters Elementary School. The Elementary School Principal is responsible for performing the administrative and management functions necessary for carrying out the day-to-day educational and operational missions of the school and the district. This is a full-time, probationary appointment for the ideal candidate with salary and benefits paid, according to the West Seneca School Administrators' Association's (WSSAA) collective bargaining agreement. Salary is commensurate with experience. The timeline for all interested candidates is as follows. T he hiring committee will meet and screen applications as early as August 10, 2026. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, screening interviews will take place for selected candidates and the second round, committee interviews are scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026. Finalists will meet with our District's Executive Leadership Team on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with a new hire recommendation/appointment presented to the West Seneca Central School District's Board of Education at their September 8, 2026, board meeting. We are looking for a tentative start date of Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the Elementary School Principal include but are not limited to the following: Perform as a visible and effective leader in both long-range planning and day-to-day operations. Develop, implement and oversee the instructional program; Supervise personnel; Design student development programs; Administer policies and procedures Write and maintain records and reports; Prepare and administer the school budget; Oversee school maintenance; Develop positive community relationships; Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Certification:

NYS certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS)

Preferred Certification:

Additional NYS certification as a School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Comprehensive knowledge of NYS learning standards with an emphasis on curriculum, supervision and/or administration Evidence of strong leadership skills Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills Specialized Training Working With Disabled/Medically Fragile Children Professional Learning Communities Early Literacy Technology Literacy Google Docs Promethean Boards and Smart Boards Microsoft Office Google Apps for Education Experience Using Technology as an Instructional Tool West Seneca Central School District Nurturing our full potential.

Our Mission:

We are an educational community that encourages kindness, inspires confidence, and instills the belief that together we can achieve anything. The West Seneca Central School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.