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Assistant Principal -12 months (Anticipated) - Heim Middle School
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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
Our ideal candidate will have the following essential core characteristics: The Assistant Principal will serve as a member of the Heim Middle School leadership team under the direction of the Principal to foster and facilitate a culturally responsive and inclusive community that empowers all students to develop their unique potential and thrive as learners, citizens, and leaders in a diverse global community. Applicants must demonstrate an asset-based perspective, a track record of successful teaching, an orientation towards teamwork, and hold high expectations of students and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills and a personal accountability mindset. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Minimum of five years of successful experience in education, including teaching, supervision, and/or administration. Graduate study beyond the Master's degree with emphasis on Middle School (5-8) curriculum, supervision, and/or administration. A valid New York State SAS, SBL, or SDA certification by Board appointment date. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to: Provide leadership and work effectively with staff members, colleagues, parents, and others in the educational community; Use creative problem-solving and decision-making skills to provide a positive learning environment, resulting in continuous improvement for students and staff; and Speak and write clearly and effectively. The successful candidate can expect the following responsibilities : Familiarity and experience with trauma informed teaching, discipline practices and multitiered systems of support Experience with students of various abilities across a wide range of special education programs Knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans and experience with assisting students and faculty to ensure fidelity and progress monitoring Assists the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction. Assists in implementing instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction. Assists in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the middle school, especially as it relates to the area of students, personnel policy and procedures, and general building Supervises and evaluates professional and support staff assigned to the building. Coordinates support staff services within the building, i.e., custodial, clerical, cafeteria monitors, and educational aides. Carries out disciplinary procedures as established by the building and/or District. Assists in screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for professional and support staff positions. Assists with developing the master schedule based on student need, manages student scheduling, and determines room utilization. Coordinates student activities and events, e.g., field trips, co-curricular and/or extracurricular, wellness events Develops, updates, and maintains all emergency plans, including fire, evacuation, and isolation, and conducts related drills. Coordinates and supervises the administration of examinations, state assessments, related data reporting, and state reports. Along with the principal, coordinates placement of student teachers. BEDS Coordinator Field trips•planning and participation Assembly programs•planning and participation Supervise events and activities outside normal school hours. Assumes all responsibilities of the Principal in the Principal's absence. Assumes responsibility for other tasks as assigned by the Principal.
Schoolspring.com and then apply to the appropriate posting. If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at lmgoss@williamsvillek12.org .
SALARY:
$98,000•$126,500 Per Williamsville Administrators' Association contract & experience.BENEFITS
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Paid time off Professional development NYS Teachers Retirement System Contributions to Retired Administrator's Health Plan account Annual contributions to 105h AccountAPPLICATION DEADLINE
August 11, 2026 APPLICATIONPROCEDURE
Internal candidates: Submit a letter of interest to the Human Resources Department. Original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on August 11, 2026 . Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to include a current resume with their letter of interest.External candidates:
Fill out an online application at Williamsville.Schoolspring.com and then apply to the appropriate posting. If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at lmgoss@williamsvillek12.org .