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Job Opening Information Assistant Principal

Application Deadline
8/12/2026
Position Start Date
9/1/2026

Position Title
Assistant Principal
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Job Description

RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an Assistant Principal at Rondout Valley High School.
 
Qualifications: New York State Certification, SBL or SAS and SED Fingerprint Clearance
 
Salary: Per Contract
 
General Responsibilities: The Assistant Principal assists the Principal with the organization, administration and supervision of all activities connected with the school. 

The successful candidate will:

  • Work as an active member of the leadership team to foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and a focus on student engagement in learning.
  • Possess knowledge of current research-based practices and programs for teaching, learning, student support, assessment, and data analysis as well as current NYS learning standards.
  • Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback that supports improvement in instructional practices.
  • Utilize student achievement and behavioral data to guide decision-making and school improvement decisions. 
  • Foster an inclusive school culture where all students feel safe, supported, and valued.
  • Build relationships with teachers, counselors, support staff, community partners, and families to support student academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
  • Help coordinate school operations, safety planning, emergency response, and student discipline.
  • Collaborate with staff and leadership team to reduce chronic absenteeism. 
  • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities to support continuous school improvement.
  • Effectively use educational technology and data systems to improve teaching, learning, and educational effectiveness.
  • Communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, support staff, families, and students. 
  • Receives, reviews, and responds to complaints or problems concerning individual pupils, staff, or the operation of the school.
  • Supervises extracurricular events such as concerts, awards assemblies, open houses, parent teacher conferences, drama productions, dances, sporting events, etc.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Performs such additional duties as may be assigned by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.

The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.    

Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K–3, a middle school serving grades 4–8, one high school, and a district office.

Rondout Valley Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.

Application Procedure

RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT will only consider electronic online form submissions.  No emails, faxes, or hard copies, please. Inquiries received in this manner will not be processed.  If you do not have access to an electronic device to complete an online application, please call the District’s Personnel Office at 845-687-2400 x 4100 to make an appointment to complete the electronic application on campus. 

Job Category
Administrators
Job Location
RV High School

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