26-27 Instructional Leader STEM-Grades 6-8

About the role

Effective for the 2026–27 school year. Position status: Probationary.

Certification

• Appropriate New York State certification as a School District Leader
• Current New York State School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administration and Supervisor (SAS) certification

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of successful and effective full-time teaching or school-based instructional experience
• Three or more years of school-based or district administrative and supervisory experience, or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rigorous standards for scholar achievement aligned with New York State and School District policies, with specific attention to Policy 8110 (Curriculum Development, Resources and Evaluation)
• Provide strong instructional leadership in STEM and experience in closing gaps associated with historically underrepresented populations
• Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly scholar outcome goals as defined by ECSDM and measured by New York State accountability requirements
• Maintain active involvement in the school improvement planning process with the Building Inquiry Team and the School Improvement Team by providing resources for decision-making and priority/goal setting
• Lead teachers and collaborate with Department Chair Leaders to develop a healthy, positive school culture aligned with the school and district vision, mission, and values
• Create a culture of academic excellence, teamwork, and collaboration among staff, teachers, scholars, and families
• Foster a school climate that supports scholar and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all scholars, staff, and parents
• Work with teachers to improve teaching practice and ensure all learning environments provide rigorous and active instructional programming
• Remain current with successful instructional methodologies and practices
• Provide high-quality curricular training and resources to staff (e.g., professional development opportunities)
• Assist in communicating the district’s vision that supports the school’s goals and values
• Direct the oversight, coordination, and assurance of the effectiveness of appropriate assigned parent/community/professional advisory committees (e.g., National Academy Advisory Committees, Project Lead the Way Advisory Committee)
• Assist in creating an effective team of parents, staff, and community stakeholders committed to achieving excellence and jointly responsible for the attainment of school and district goals

Fingerprint Clearance

Candidates must submit to fingerprint clearance.