Assistant Principal - Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Excellence

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - PS#18 Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony

E. Prophet-Bullock, Ed.D., is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Principal, PS#18 - Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Excellence.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA), New York State School Supervisor (SAS), School Building Leader (SBL), or Administrator certificate by the time of application. It is required that candidates attach a PDF or screenshot of their certifications. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of certificated teaching and/or appropriate and approved Supervisory experience.

Candidates with prior Assistant Principal or administrative experience in an urban school district or in a district with an urban population are preferred.

Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has initiated a period of transformation aimed at transforming the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in BPS has characterized the last few years, providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career.

Under the leadership of Interim Superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock, BPS has entered into the New Education Bargain with Students and Parents. Currently, BPS is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the District's 59 schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional, and physical needs of approximately 34,000 students through the elements of the New Education Bargain.

The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team, intending to move BPS toward world‑class status and prepare all students for success.

Assistant Principals report directly to the school Principal. Candidates will be responsible for assisting the Principal in:

• working to develop and maintain clear lines of communication and collaboration between staff, administrators, students, and parents
• create and communicate a Comprehensive Education Plan aligned with the District’s vision and goals
• develop, oversee, and achieve objectives to ensure a focus on student achievement and a highly effective learning climate
• gather, analyze, and disaggregate data for informed instructional improvements
• coordinate the school’s staff development program for all faculty and staff
• oversee all aspects of developmentally appropriate curriculum and implementation (development, delivery, and evaluation)
• conduct classroom observations and evaluations of teachers
• work effectively with all teachers to foster their professional growth and performance
• work collaboratively with the Department of Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction to implement all necessary and required District plans
• foster a positive school climate where student discipline concerns are addressed in a manner that promotes student responsibility and mutual respect
• demonstrate continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills
• represent the school at conferences and/or district meetings
• conduct faculty and grade level meetings
• formalize building operational procedures
• coordinate the planning, preparation, and dissemination of the school’s master schedule for faculty and staff assignments
• ensure adherence to legal concepts, state and federal regulations, and Board of Education policies
• implement and monitor approved school budget expenditures, including student activity funds, grants, and general accounts
• monitor building maintenance and improvements
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