Secondary Associate Principal- District wide

Secondary Associate Principal

Assist the Principal in implementing best teaching practices in order to ensure the academic, social and emotional success of each student by providing inclusive education accounting for race, class, disability, gender, language, and learning styles. Encourage, supervise and evaluate teachers and other staff. Establish a level of supportive and restorative environment that promotes a climate for productive learning.

District wide

7/1/2026

4/29/2026 - Until Filled

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Application Requirements:

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

Mandatory Writing SampleA writing sample is required for the application to be completed. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

How do you see yourself serving as an instructional administrative leader in the Ithaca City School District to meet the diverse needs of all students, faculty, staff, and community? Please refer to specific actions you would take. Describe a typical day as an instructional administrative leader to help us understand how your practices will fulfill our district's equity goals. Include interventions, and collaborative approaches in meeting all stakeholder groups;

needs.

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Possession of New York State certification as a School District Administrator, School District Leader, School Administrator/Supervisor, or School Building Leader.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: $99,500 Commensurate with education and experience

If you need assistance applying, you can make an appointment here. This link is only for help with the application process. If you have a question about your status, please email recruitment.ny.us

Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.