Under the supervision of the building principal, assists the building principal in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating all phases of the educational program within the building. Participates in decision-making as part of the school’s administrative team. Assumes primary responsibility for the duties of educational leader, plan manager, business manager, personnel director, public relations director, and family and community consultant for the school in the absence of the building principal. • Organizes, administers, supervises and evaluates all educational and student support services staff within the school. • Assumes responsibility for the instructional program within the building including: class organization, student placement, scheduling, monitoring pupil progress, standardized testing, and providing instructional materials. • Directs the maintenance, repair, and improvement of building and equipment. • Inspires, develops, and maintains wholesome school-community relations. • Makes budgetary recommendations and prepares the preliminary budget for the school. • Organizes and supervises all operations involved in the business management of the school. • Confers with teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, school social workers, psychologists, nurses, agency personnel, safety officers, and law enforcement officials on matters relating to the guidance and welfare of the individual child. • Provides leadership and plans for participation in in-service meetings, instructional meetings, and all school programs. Serves on citywide and other professional committees. Cooperates in planning parent meetings and community campaigns. • Assists the principal in providing for the safety and security of personnel, building and grounds, and supervises school security. • Implements disciplinary policies through pupil, parent, and staff conferences. • Directs, supervises, and evaluates teachers, clerical staff, and paraprofessionals. • Develops harmonious staff relationships within the building. • Develops and maintains procedures which provide for the safety and security of staff and students. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares required reports and maintains complete and accurate records of the entire school program. • Performs related duties as assigned by the School Principal. • Master’s degree. • New York State Teacher Certification • Five (5) years of appropriate teaching and/or administrative experience. • New York State Certification for School Administrator and Supervisor, School Building Leader or School District Administrator.