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Principal Assigned, High School; Virtual Learning

Please Note: This position is only open to currently appointed and tenured NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) Principals.

Position Summary

The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of 1 million students and 75,000+ teachers in over 1,800+ schools. New York City Public Schools is committed to reimagining education by: 

• Becoming the first major public-school system to develop, implement and expand high quality virtual learning programs for instruction, for all students who choose this option.
• Assisting students in achieving their highest potential academically, socially and emotionally and preparing them for post-secondary success.
• Developing and scaling virtual instructional and related services opportunities for eligible students that best meet the needs of students and families and create access for-eligible students via virtual learning and hybrid scheduling.
• Creating new and attractive professional experiences, career opportunities and/or alternative schedules for pedagogues and school-based staff within existing contractual rules.

Virtual Learning Classrooms (VLC) and School Based Virtual Learning (SBVL) will enact this vision, by leveraging technology to enhance and expand the way NYC school communities experience teaching and learning. Specifically, students will have greater choice and flexibility, post-secondary readiness experiences, and access to excellently trained virtual learning educators from across the city.

The Principal Assigned will be responsible for supervising, evaluating, and supporting VLC teachers, designing professional development, and supporting administrators with the SBVL application process and implementation. Responsible for supporting multiple aspects of implementation of both programs including providing guidance and support regarding program planning and development, supervision and professional learning, including in person school visits.

Reports to

Executive Director of Virtual Learning Classrooms 

Direct Reports

Remote Teachers

Key Relationships

Office of First Deputy Chancellor, Academic policy staff, DIIT staff, principals, assistant principals, and other school staff, Operations staff, and external vendors.

Eligibility

New York State licensed and currently appointed and tenured NYCPS principal

Selection Criteria

• A rating of effective/highly effective or “satisfactory” for the 2022-23 and 2023‐24 school years (if these ratings are not available, supervisors with a N/A rating for any of these years will be considered).
• Ability to perform duties both remotely and in-person and supervise all in-person and remote staff and programs at the Virtual Learning Classroom sites.
• Satisfactory record of attendance. 

Responsibilities

• Physically supervises teachers at multiple DOE worksites across the city, currently in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
• Performs teacher evaluations.
• Keeps time and attendance records and works with per session payroll secretary
• Continuously evaluate best practices in Remote Teaching.
• Engages in resource development.
• Plans and facilitates professional learning.

• Collaborates with other supervisory staff to oversee VLC operations and compliance tasks, including but not limited to labor agreements, hiring, and programming
• Provides program and policy decisions, guidance, and support for the Executive Director of VLC, strategically designing systems and structures that create cohesion across the work of the office.
• Visits participating schools to support implementation.
• Supports program research and evaluation, including data management.
• Acts as liaison to College Board and AP school coordinators.
• Supports program hiring and operational functions.
• Conducts and stays abreast of research to remain current with the latest developments in remote instruction and works collaboratively in sharing these resources.  
• Works collaboratively on cross-functional initiatives with other DOE offices.

• Provides program and policy decisions, guidance, and support to the Executive Director, strategically designing systems and structures to support program expansion
• Managing the application and school selection process, including collaboration with other DOE offices to support school proposals
• Works with participating school administrators to support implementation.
• Designs and develops professional learning for participating schools

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• Currently appointed Principal
• Applicants must possess a valid New York State certificate in School Administration/Supervision (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA) or in School Building Leadership (SBL). Please Note: We do not accept internship certificates. 

For more information regarding the DOE’s supervisory certification requirements, as well as a link to the New York State Education Department’s website to apply for certification.

Plus

• Four (4) years of successful major supervisory and curriculum experience.
• A minimum of five years successful teaching experience
• Proven experience and expertise in the implementation of virtual teaching and learning, including experience in the design and delivery of staff development. 
• Well-developed ability to analyze, organize, and clearly explain data to indicate impact and implications for practice.  
• Success in working collaboratively with other professional staff and outside organizations and experts on instructional issues, program implementation, assessment, and program evaluation.  
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Demonstrated commitment to outcomes-based accountability and data-driven decision-making as drivers of improved student outcomes.  
• Well versed in pedagogy and EdTech tools related to virtual teaching and learning. 
• Excellent technology skills: including experience with Microsoft and Adobe applications, as well as iLearn, and virtual conferencing platforms, e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meets.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a culture of excellence through personal leadership

Preferred

• Prior experience directing a team. 
• Prior experience leading a team through a program application and design process.
• Prior experience teaching and evaluating virtual class(es).
• Prior experience coaching school leaders
• Able to create inclusive and collaborative work environments in pursuit of a shared mission.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in building relationships with racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated leadership practice that builds the power and skills of others.
• Understanding of best practices and effective ways to disseminate this content K-12, with demonstrated knowledge of high school and middle school content area instruction, including world language.
• Proven record of success supporting adult learning and improving outcomes for all students by:
  • identifying and implementing purposeful pedagogical practice;
  • using multiple data sources to inform instructional decisions; and
  • integrating technology into instructional practice.

Consistent with collective bargaining agreement

Union Affiliation

School supervisors are covered by the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA). Information regarding members' benefits and union coverage can be obtained by visiting the CSA website at www.csa-nyc.org.

Application Process

Current NYCPS principals may apply for consideration for a Principal Assigned, High School; Virtual Learning position by following these instructions.

1. Go to the online application system.
2. If you are already a registered user in the system, log in using your existing login credentials. If not, click on the "Register Now" button and follow the registration process to create an account.
3. Before you are able to access the Principal Assigned application you must complete the School Leader/Supervisory Candidate Profile.
4. Once you have completed this profile, click on the "Search All Positions" button in the left-hand navigation pane.
5. In the search options, select Position Type = Supervisor (DO NOT select Principal).
6. Next to the Principal Assigned posting, click on the "Apply" button.
7. The Principal Assigned application is only one page. Follow the instructions on the application page very carefully before submitting the application. Once an application is submitted it cannot be edited or deleted.
8. As part of your cover letter, please explain why you should be considered for a Principal Assigned position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.