Principal, Grades 6-12 (NY) Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD) is seeking candidates with demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to working collaboratively with the Superintendent/CEO, administrative directors, teachers, support staff, and families to ensure the success of all students in our diverse and dynamic school. RSD prides itself on school leaders who balance instructional leadership with effective school management to maximize our students’ achievement, engagement, and well-being.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Plan and operate the learning system for students in grades 6-12.
* Collaborate and actively support other school administrators on campus daily.
* Articulate, implement, and maintain the school’s vision following the current Strategic Plan.
* Plan, implement, and evaluate instructional programs, including the school’s objectives and
strategies.
* Plan, develop, and maintain a school climate that fosters high expectations, high student
achievement, and sound decision-making.
* Select, assign, and develop a staff that will positively impact student learning.
* Supervise and evaluate staff, as required by school policy.
* Assist grade-level teams/departments and individual teachers to set appropriate goals.
* Establish high expectations for student achievement, and communicate them directly and
thoughtfully to students and teachers.
* Establish clear rules and expectations for the use of time allocated to instruction.
* Design, implement, and assess comprehensive professional development programs, in
collaboration with other department administrators, tailored to meet the instructional needs of all staff from grades 6 through 12.
* Plan, design, and operate an internal, external, and personal communication system that utilizes high-quality communication skills in both English and ASL with families and the community.
* Use appropriate human relationship skills when dealing with various individuals and groups
within and outside the school system.
* Conduct periodic building/classroom needs assessments.
* Accept and provide appropriate input to develop funding requests, reflective of the identified needs.