Job Opportunity at Global Kids High School
The High School for Global Citizenship has officially posted a job opening for an Assistant Principal position. They are seeking highly motivated candidates who strongly believe in social justice and human rights for all (and social justice and human rights education), hold high expectations of their students, colleagues, and themselves, and are interested in joining a team of hard-working, dedicated educators. Please visit the website for more information about the community: http://hs-gc.org
Please pass this to everyone you know who may be interested (or who may know someone who is). Details, and a link to the job posting and application, are below. The deadline for applications for jobs newly posted on November 17, 2008 is 3 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008. Please be sure all applications include your 6-digit file number that was issued along with your NYC Certificate of Eligibility.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assistant Principal (Administration) - Day High School
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is seeking self-motivated, visionary school leaders from inside and outside the New York City public school system for multiple assistant principal vacancies.
Led by Chancellor Joel I. Klein, the DOE is committed to creating a system of 1,450+ high-performing schools. Since its inception in 2003, the Children First agenda for New York's schools has improved graduation rates, increased student performance on state standardized tests and narrowed the achievement gap. Children First reforms empower principals as chief executives, holding them accountable for improving student achievement while giving them strong performance incentives and the authority to make critical instructional decisions.
We invite applications from qualified individuals who seek to improve student learning as assistant principals by:
Using data to set high learning goals Leveraging deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment Developing staff and sharing school leadership Managing resources Fostering a culture of excellence through personal leadership
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must possess a valid New York State certificate in School Administration/Supervision (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA) or in School Building Leadership (SBL) as well as a Certificate of Eligibility for Supervisory Placement or a valid New York City license in the specific area for which they are applying. Please visit https://www.nycenet.edu/offices/DHR/rms/ext/res/HomeHRMS.aspx to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection, assignment and appointment of all Principals and Assistant Principals is governed by Chancellor's Regulation C-30 which may be accessed at http://schools.nyc.gov/Administration/ChancellorsRegulations/default.htm
SALARY
See CSA contract at www.csa-nyc.org.
UNION AFFILIATION
Principals and Assistant Principals are covered by the Council of Supervisors and Administrators (CSA). Information regarding members' benefits and union coverage can be obtained by visiting the CSA web site at www.csa-nyc.org
***Please note: For ease in completing your application, please prepare 400-1000 word answers to the two questions below and be prepared to cut and paste those answers into the online application where those questions will reappear. Please also have your resume ready to be uploaded. You are asked to do this now because the online application will time out after 90 minutes and you are not able to save it and return to it.
Question 1: Please describe one instructional initiative that you undertook that was intended to improve student achievement. Select an initiative where you were responsible for the results and had a significant leadership role. The endeavor could range in scope from a school-wide program to an initiative that you implemented in your classroom. Specifically address:
The purpose and scale of the initiative The steps you took to start and implement the initiative The end results of the initiative What you would have done differently, if anything
Question 2: Please describe what has inspired you to want to become an assistant principal. Please include relevant information on your experience, skills, and vision for student achievement and how this qualifies you to be an excellent school leader.
Job Location HIGH SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP (K528)
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
District 17
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CONTACT
Erin A. Bauer
English and Literacy Educator, Advisor, and Senior Advisor for Graduation
The High School for Global Citizenship
883 Classon Ave., 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11225
http://hs-gc.org
