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Principal - Jr/Sr High School

The Schoharie Central School District is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as the next Jr./Sr. High School Principal.

We are looking for a collaborative, visible, and student-centered leader who believes that strong relationships are the foundation of great schools. The successful candidate will foster a culture of high expectations, support outstanding teaching and learning, and partner with students, staff, families, and the community to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.

We're looking for a leader who:

  • Leads with integrity, kindness, compassion, and professionalism.
  • Builds trust through collaboration, visibility, and open communication.
  • Supports teachers, inspires professional growth, and champions instructional excellence.
  • Promotes a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environment where students feel valued, supported, and connected.
  • Upholds New York State Education Department regulations and district policies while leading with sound judgment and integrity.
  • Maintains high expectations for student behavior while fostering restorative, respectful, and supportive practices.
  • Oversees the daily operations of the Jr./Sr. High School to ensure an efficient, well-managed, and student-centered learning environment.
  • Values innovation, continuous improvement, and shared leadership.
  • Celebrates the strengths of a small, rural school community.

Qualifications:

  • New York State School Building Leader (SBL) Certification required.
  • Successful administrative leadership experience preferred.
  • Secondary teaching and leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience in a small, rural school district is a plus.

Join Our Team:

If you are a relationship-driven leader who believes in empowering students, supporting staff, and working alongside families to build an exceptional school community, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit a letter of interest, résumé, certification(s), transcripts, and three professional references.

Schoharie Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Per SAA

The Schoharie Central School District offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, or age.

Such assurances are in accordance with federal laws and regulations, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI and Title VII), the Age Discrimination and Employment Act of 1967, the Education Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sect. 504), the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Title II), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

These assurances of non-discrimination continue while an individual is an active employee of the district.

Further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunities is available in the Schoharie Central School District Office, 136 Academy Drive, Schoharie, New York, daily during regular business hours.

There are strict time limits for filing charges of employment discrimination. If you believe you have been discriminated against, promptly contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 1-800-669-4000 (toll-free) or 1-800-669-6820 (toll-free TTY number for individuals with hearing impairments). EEOC field office information is available at www.eeoc.gov.