Alternative/Online School Administrator (AVHS)

Location:

New Opportunity Programs

Recruiting Start Date:

03/13/2026

Estimated Start Date:

07/01/2026

Provides dynamic leadership in the program by creating educational options which lead to academic growth and achievement for all students through a thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, supervision and evaluation, staff professional learning, community engagement, and positive campus culture; implements a student-focused vision and collaborative leadership style to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required.  The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations.  The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job any time.  (*The term “school” in the following statements is synonymously used for a program.)

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or high evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Attends all community, staff, and school board meetings and conferences as directed by the Superintendent or designee

• Builds and sustains productive partnerships with key community stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to promote school improvement, student learning, and student well-being

• Collaborates with staff and stakeholders to implement strategies for change to improve student outcomes

• Collaboratively develops the vision, mission, and strategic plan, based on a cycle of continuous improvement of student outcomes, and facilitate their integration into the school community

• Commits to an inclusive and positive school environment that meets the needs of all students and promotes the preparation of students to live productively and contribute to the diverse cultural contexts of a global society

• Creates a professional school environment and fosters relationships that promote staff and student success and well-being

• Creates and utilizes systems to share leadership and supports collaborative efforts throughout the school

• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct

• Demonstrates inclusive leadership practices that foster a positive school culture and promote safety and equity for all students, staff, and community

• Demonstrates instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment, supporting professional learning, conducting observations, providing actionable feedback, and holding staff accountable for student outcomes

• Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practice and provides feedback to promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning

• Demonstrates organizational leadership by strategically developing a vision and mission, leading change, enhancing the capacity of personnel, distributing resources, and aligning systems of communication for continuous school improvement

• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and external leadership

• Designs and/or utilizes structures and processes which results in family and community engagement and support

• Effectively communicates and understands the impact of decisions on all stakeholders

• Ensures that the school provides an orderly and supportive environment that fosters a sense of safety and well-being

• Establishes and effectively manages systems that ensure high-quality staff

• Establishes systems and partnerships for managing all available school resources to facilitate improved student outcomes

• Establishes, aligns, and ensures implementation of a district/BOCES plan of instruction, instructional practice, assessments, and use of student data that result in academic growth and achievement for all students

• Exercises reasonable and prudent leadership in crisis, political, and high-stakes situations

• Facilitates the design and use of a variety of communication strategies with all stakeholders

• Fosters a collaborative culture of job-embedded professional learning

• Holds all staff accountable for setting and achieving measurable student outcomes

• Links professional growth to their professional goals

• Manages student discipline in a consistent manner and provides follow-up information to staff and parents/guardians

• Plans and coordinates transportation needs with the Transportation Department

• Reports to appropriate district level supervisors/administrators