ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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Position Title: High School Principal
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
Location(s): Ithaca High School
Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2025
Posting Dates: 12/9/2024-12/30/2024
Number of Vacancies: 1
FTE:1.0
Application Requirements:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
- Three (3) Letters of Reference (required for external candidates)
- MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)
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 Sample A writing sample is required for the application to be complete. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter. |
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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:
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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.
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Possession of New York State certification as a School District Administrator, School Administrator/Supervisor, or School Building Leader.
Desired Characteristics:
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An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
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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;
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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: Full-time base, commensurate with education and experience
External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com
Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com
Instructions for Internal Applicants:
Instructions for Internal Applicants Internal Applicants should apply through SchoolFront. They can log in with their ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to Recruiting>Available Internal Postings.
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