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Principal

King Center Charter School

156 Newburgh Avenue

Buffalo , NY 14211

Certified - Administrative - Secondary Principal {SPR}

Job Number 3300052590

Start Date

Open Date 07/09/2025

Closing Date

Title: Principal

Reports To: Board of Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary: The Principal will lead a school committed to the ongoing development and

well-being of its students, teachers, and staff. The principal will provide strategic and

instructional leadership, overseeing the day-to-day management of the school's operations.

The Principal is the instructional leader and is primarily responsible for ensuring that all

students achieve high academic levels. The Principal will set instructional direction, develop and

manage the school's educational program, and support, develop, and evaluate instructional

staff within the school's mission and charter.

The Principal serves in a co-leadership model with the Executive Director. The Principal

reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

Instructional Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for school improvement and development

• Lead and manage the school's academic program, ensuring it aligns with the school's

mission and charter.

• Set the instructional direction and ensure high academic achievement for all students.

• Regularly evaluate lesson plans and observe classrooms to encourage the use of diverse

instructional strategies and promote student success.

Teacher Supervision and Development

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructional staff, providing ongoing feedback and

conducting yearly performance reviews.

• Support teachers in using student achievement data to reflect on and enhance their

teaching practices.

• Plan and implement professional development opportunities that nurture teacher

leadership, aligning with the school's mission.

• Ensure all professional staff members develop and maintain a Professional Improvement

Plan (PIP).

Data-Driven School Improvement

• Collect and analyze data regarding student needs and achievement, using this

information to recommend program improvements to the Board.

• Leverage data from state assessments and other sources to refine instruction and

support decision-making.

• Responsible for the completion of SUNY Accountability Plan and any reporting with

academic data for Charter Schools Institute.

School and Staff Culture

• Oversee extracurricular activities, discipline systems, and personnel management to

ensure a safe, orderly, and aspirational school culture.

• Build strong relationships with parents, families, and the community to foster

cooperation and support.

• Regularly communicate school progress and needs to the Board of Directors.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Promote high standards for all students, staff, and faculty, maintaining a motivational

and inclusive school environment.

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate leadership team members, providing ongoing feedback

and conducting yearly performance reviews.

• Establish a shared leadership culture with the Executive Director, ensuring that all

operational and instructional goals are met.

• Attend and participate in all Board and Board committee meetings

o The Principal is expected to attend all Board Meetings, committee/working

groups, within reason, and to share updates and bring back committee

recommendations to be implemented in practice.

• Jointly with the board, establish annual goals for his/her performance.

• Keep the Board informed of all academic and instructional matters, including

contributing to a data dashboard for updates, and work with board members on the

various committees.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a school leader (principal or vice-principal preferred) with

significant areas of responsibility

• Urban School setting experience preferred

• MA or MEd (preferred). Preferred, but not required:

• NYS School Administrator/Principal certification preferred

• Primary school expertise

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Salary: From 93000.00

Salary: To 1150000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Start Date 7/15/2025

Contact Person's Name Tamaira Barlow

Contact Person's Title Executive Director

Contact Person's Phone 716-891-7912

Contact Person's Email [email protected]