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Administrative, Instructional, and Professional (Non-Instructional) Positions

Candidates must hold a valid NYS Certificate in the area for which they are applying. 

The application is to be submitted through OLAS.  

If you click on a job title, you will be taken to our vacancy notice on OLAS where you can apply for the position.  

When applying through OLAS be sure to upload the following: 

  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
  • Proof of NYS Certification
  • Transcripts 
  • Three Letters of Professional Reference

Teaching and Professional Non-Instructional applications are kept on file for twelve months.  Administrative applications are kept only for specific recruitment.

The following applications should be available on OLAS.  If it is not, please fill it out and upload on OLAS.

Administrative Positions

    Principal – High School 

     

    The Valley Central School District is seeking an innovative, visionary, and student-centered High School Principal to lead our diverse and dynamic high school community. The successful candidate will be an innovative, collaborative leader with a strong instructional background, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and academic excellence. This individual will be an expert of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, inclusive of technology integration, co- teaching strategies and differentiation to meet individual student needs. This individual will be an exceptional manager, motivating leader, and a strong relationship builder, who has demonstrated exceptional outcomes in a similarly mission-aligned school setting.  We are looking for a leader that believes in equity and has the capacity to lead students, adults, and teams to audacious outcomes that foster a love of learning in our students. The leader should have a keen instructional and school culture eye, and a toolbox to manage change, gain trust and work collaboratively with the district’s leadership team’s vision.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

     

    Instructional Leadership

    • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a rigorous and relevant curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards
    • Use data-driven decision making to improve teaching and learning outcomes
    • Promote effective instructional practices and provide meaningful feedback to teachers
    • Foster a culture of high expectations, student achievement, leadership, and continuous school improvement

    School Operations

    • Oversee daily school operations, including master scheduling, staff supervision, safety procedures, and student discipline
    • Develop and manage school budgets in coordination with the district’s business office
    • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
    • Coordinate building maintenance and capital improvement efforts as needed

    Personnel and Staff Development

    • Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate instructional and non-instructional staff
    • Support professional development aligned with school and district goals
    • Build a collaborative and respectful school culture among faculty, staff, students, and families
    • Implement teacher observation and evaluation systems consistent with APPR guidelines

    Student Support and School Climate

    • Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
    • Collaborate with student support services (counselors, social workers, psychologists) to address academic and social-emotional needs
    • Lead initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Enforce the student code of conduct fairly and consistently

    Family and Community Engagement

    • Establish strong communication channels with families and the wider school community
    • Foster partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and higher education institutions
    • Represent the school at board meetings, community events, and public functions
    • Other duties as determined by the Superintendent 

    Qualifications

    • Valid New York State School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification
    • Master’s degree in Education or related field 
    • Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience, and 3 years of building administrative experience (high school level preferred)
    • Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, instructional leadership, and school operations
    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Commitment to culturally-responsive sustaining education, excellence, and student-centered leadership

    Applications will be collected until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is no later than July 1. To apply for this position, complete the online application and upload your resume at the On-line Application System for Educators (OLAS District Details | OLAS Jobs).

    Please do not mail, fax, or e-mail applications or resumes.

     Non-Instructional Professional Positions:


    For detailed description for each position click on the job title link.

        Instructional Professional Positions

        These include teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, school assistance counselors, school nurses, and other related positions.

        District

        Middle School

        *Positions are open until filled: Address letters of Interest to Jayme Baxter, Principal of Valley Central Middle School

        High School
        None at this time

        Berea Elementary

        East Coldenham

        Montgomery Elementary 

        • None at this time

        Walden Elementary

        • None at this time

        ALC

        Address letters of interest to Mara Costagliola Director of Pupil Services and Special Programs