1.0 Middle School Principal Dewitt Ms

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street Ithaca, New York 14850
                                                                                                               
NOTICE OF VACANCY            We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. 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.    
Position Title:                          1.0 Middle School Principal
 
Current Location:                    DeWitt Middle School
                                      
Brief Description:                  The successful applicant will have the proven ability to build a community of educators devoted to instructional best practices                                                       including implementation of a culturally responsive curriculum; inclusive classrooms; professional learning communities and                                                        differentiated instruction to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.
                                      
Anticipated Start Date:          July 1, 2020
 
Posting Dates:                       December 6, 2019 - January 3, 2020
                                                (Application Deadline)
 
 
            MANDATORY Writing Sample                                                                                                    
Writing Sample required for application to be complete
Please upload in writing sample or with cover letter 1. 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.
 
2. 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 energetic and visionary leader, committed to the success of every child; and

 

• 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; and

 

• Exhibited 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.

 
 
Minimum Salary Range:        Full-time base, commensurate with experience
 
Apply by sending cover letter and resume to:            www.applitrack.com/icsd/onlineapp
 
 
            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.