Dunkirk, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, Elementary School Principal, FT

Brief Job Description The principal oversees the Prek-8 school program. He/She is responsible for the academic outcomes of the school, guides the school through its strategic plan, works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and builds a positive school environment for students, staff and parents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides oversight of classroom instruction and ensures excellence. Collects academic data and uses it to improve outcomes. Identifies and implements appropriate staff development Supervises all teachers and support staff and conducts annual evaluations. Helps to develop and implement a marketing plan to increase enrollment. Develops annual school budget in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. Recommends, collaborates and helps to conduct fundraising activities. Makes recommendation to the Board of Trustees on school improvement initiatives. Ensures that curriculum is comprehensive and implemented through proper instruction. Oversees state student testing. Orders textbook and instructional materials for school. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Education/Experience Must be a practicing Catholic. Minimum, New York State School/District Administrator or School Administrator Supervisor certification; and bachelors/masters degree in education and Administration required. Teaching experience at the elementary level preferred but other levels are acceptable. Also preferred, Five years of administrative experience and five years of teaching experience. Certification in special education is a plus. Valid NYS drivers license, reliable automobile, registered in New York State with proof of automobile insurance.

Desired Skills Knowledge of educational issues, policies, programs, and regulations including curricula, assessments, advancement of government programs. Knowledge of grant writing a plus. Possess good time management skills. Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. High level written and oral communication skills. High level interpersonal skills. High level behavioral management skills. Ability to be organized and to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Send resume to: Name: Dr. Michael C. LaFever Address: 110 Wayne Ave, Amherst, N.Y. 14228 Email: lafeverml@gmail.com https://www.wnycatholicschools.org/news/category/100002/employment