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

Assistant Principal – Elementary

The assistant principal will help spearhead our efforts to ensure high academic standards with a focus on the social-emotional needs of all students. A portion of this position will be dedicated to coordinating the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program. 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 school leadership team’s vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Works collaboratively with the building principal to assess current curriculum and instructional practices, identify resources to support academic, social-emotional and technology needs, and has a firm understanding of Google suite and its uses.
Foster connections between academic learning, the community, and the natural world
Organizes the work of teacher teams and creates ongoing opportunities for shared leadership regarding protocols, team leader roles, and collaborative strategies.
Develop and monitor schoolwide assessment systems for multiple academic areas that includes pre assessments, and interim assessments. Has the ability to analyze data and connect it to instructional next steps that move adult practice and student outcomes.

Staff Development

Assist in creating a professional community that focuses on instruction and assessment as the primary vehicles for improving student achievement and school culture.
Leads colleagues in their professional growth through modeling effective practices, articulating connections between instructional choices and student outcomes, coaching, observing instruction, and providing actionable feedback.
Motivate teachers to continue to develop their content knowledge and instructional repertoire, and to provide the resources needed for them to do so.

School Culture

Assist in building a school culture that evidences high expectations for courtesy, respect, compassion and an intellectually engaged environment for both students and adults.
Ensure a safe, supportive, and productive environment for students, staff and families.
Encourages parental involvement and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Model effective instructional practices in staff meetings, professional development sessions and team meetings.
Cultivate strong partnerships with community organizations and regional/national partners.
Oversee extra-curricular activities and after school programs.
Cultivate strong partnerships with community organizations and regional/national partners.
Implement behavior/discipline modification plans for grade group cohorts in conjunction with the counselor and other school personnel.
Other duties as determined by the principal.

Pre-K

Manage all aspects of the Universal PreK Program and Grant with our Community Based Organizations.
Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of the program’s effectiveness, using data to inform program improvements.
Assist in building strong partnerships with parents, community members, and other stakeholders to support student learning and well-being including conducting parent information sessions.
Ensure the program complies with all relevant regulations, including local, state, and federal requirements.
Assist with budget, grant writing, reporting, and compliance for UPK funding sources.
Manage enrollment data, track student progress, and generate reports as needed.
Collaborate with our elementary schools to ensure a smooth transition for incoming kindergarten students.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s Degree in Education, New York State Certification SAS or SBL, and a minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching and/or two years of previous experience in leadership
Experience with restorative practices, culturally responsive, and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices, and have strong beliefs in social-emotional learning values

Applications must be submitted before May 31, 2025. 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.

***Internal Candidates: Send letters of application via email to Ivan Tolentino at ivan.tolentino@vcsdny.org by May 31, 2025. Please copy Lori Schmidt at lori.schmidt@vcsdny.org. EOE