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Assistant Principal - John F. Kennedy Middle School

Location: John F. Kennedy Middle School, Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District

Salary/Pay Scale: Minimum $85,000; Actual salary commensurate with experience and credentials

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) months

Position Summary/Purpose:

In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive, student-centered learning environment that recognizes the unique needs and talents of all students by integrating character education with a critical-thinking curriculum. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child to create lifelong learners best prepared for college, career, and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:

• Reports directly to the Principal on daily operational matters, ensuring clear communication and effective management of faculty, staff, facility needs, and student discipline
• Establishes and sustains a positive school culture, intentionally fostering professional, supportive, and respectful relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and administration
• Manages daily student behavior and aligns disciplinary actions with the District's Code of Conduct, prioritizing Restorative Practices, Community Circles, and progressive, alternative approaches to foster a positive school climate
• Partners with the school counseling team and social worker to champion the social-emotional welfare of all students in grades 6-8, implementing proactive interventions and support systems
• Communicates directly, transparently, and frequently with parents and guardians regarding a variety of school-related issues, achievements, and student progress
• Participates in the supervision, formal evaluation, and continuous professional development of faculty and staff as assigned by the Principal
• Participates in and facilitates collaborative meetings with faculty, grade-level leaders, and child study team meetings to drive instructional excellence
• Systematically collects and analyzes academic, behavioral, and attendance data to inform school-wide interventions and track student progress
• Partners with the building principal to oversee daily substitute placements and class coverage, effectively managing personnel shortages with minimal disruption to the school day
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of de-escalating conflicts and building trust with families
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or the Superintendent of Schools and/or her designee
• Requirements:
  
  • Valid NYS School Building Leader (SBL), or SAS or SDA certificate
  • Master's Degree with emphasis on educational leadership, curriculum development, and supervision
  • Minimum of five years of experience in education, including teaching and building-level leadership, preferably at the secondary level

Job Attachment

Salary: From

85000.00

Salary: To

85000.00

Salary Competitive

Y

Start Date

08/01/2026

Additional Job Information

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.wnyric.org, and attach a cover letter, resume, certification, transcripts, and
three current letters of reference or submit to: Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski, Superintendent of Schools,
166 Halstead Ave., Sloan, NY 14212

Application Deadline: June 10,2026

Anticipated Job Start Date: On or around August 1,2026

The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity or the status of being transgender), sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic-violence-victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws.

Contact Person's Name

Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski

Contact Person's Title

Superintendent of Schools