Principal (Grades 10-12)

Description

The High School Principal leads the overall educational program of a comprehensive Senior High School serving more than 1,200 students and acts as the primary liaison between the Superintendent and the school community including faculty, staff, students, and families.

Salary

Highly competitive, per the Rush-Henrietta Administrators' contract, with a range of $100,000-$166,635, based on experience.

Qualifications

Rush-Henrietta is seeking an innovative, dedicated and collaborative educational leader to be the next Principal at our Senior High School. Demonstrated highly successful secondary teaching and leadership experience are required. Candidates must demonstrate a student-centered, culturally affirming approach to instructional leadership, data-informed continuous improvement, and supervision practices that lead to student achievement and teacher growth.

Applicants must have or be eligible (via NYSED reciprocity) for New York administrative certification (SBL, SAS or SDA). Rush-Henrietta provides comprehensive mentoring and leadership development for all new administrators. Leadership candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Vision, Equity \& Adaptive Leadership

• Articulate and lead a clear, compelling vision for teaching and learning grounded in equity and high expectations for all students
• Demonstrate adaptive leadership, responding effectively to change, complexity, and emerging needs
• Champion equity-focused leadership practices, ensuring culturally responsive and inclusive environments
• Lead continuous reflection and improvement aligned to district priorities and Vision 2037

Instructional Leadership \& Data-Driven Improvement

• Serve as the lead instructional expert, ensuring high-quality teaching across all content areas
• Implement data-driven instruction systems, including analysis of student work, common assessments, and progress monitoring
• Lead cycles of continuous improvement with clear goals, action plans, and measurable outcomes
• Build teacher capacity through coaching, feedback, and professional learning aligned to best practices
• Ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to rigorous standards

Supervision, Evaluation \& Teacher Development

• Conduct frequent, high-quality classroom observations (formal and informal) aligned to instructional frameworks
• Provide actionable, timely feedback that improves teaching practice and student outcomes
• Lead a coherent professional learning system grounded in adult learning theory
• Develop leadership capacity among staff through distributed leadership and team development
• Use evaluation systems to support both accountability and growth

School Culture, Climate \& Relationships

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture grounded in belonging and psychological safety
• Lead implementation of MTSS frameworks, including SEL, restorative practices, and PBIS
• Establish and sustain a high-expectations culture for students and staff
• Build meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners
• Promote student voice, engagement, and leadership opportunities

Family \& Community Engagement

• Serve as a visible and accessible leader, strengthening trust across the school community
• Develop strong partnerships with families through authentic engagement and communication
• Collaborate with PTO and community organizations to support student success
• Act as a key liaison between the Superintendent and school stakeholders

Organizational Leadership \& School Operations

• Ensure efficient and effective school operations, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation
• Oversee personnel recruitment, hiring, and retention aligned to district goals
• Manage budgets, safety procedures, compliance, and reporting requirements
• Maintain systems that support strong attendance, discipline, and student support structures
• Align operational decisions to instructional priorities and student outcomes

Professional Dispositions \& Self-Awareness

• Demonstrate strong self-awareness and reflective practice
• Seek and act on feedback to continuously improve leadership effectiveness
• Model professionalism, integrity, and resilience
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and leadership development

District Profile

Rush-Henrietta serves more than 5,500 culturally and ethnically diverse students in nine schools, and is known for its comprehensive academic offerings, award-winning music and arts programs, family and community services, and instructional technology. The district has received national and state recognition for its leadership in equity and inclusion, and has adopted a strategic plan called Vision 2037 that serves as a guiding star for an educational journey that begins with a robust foundation and a commitment to inclusivity and safety for every student.

ANTICIPATED START:

August 1, 2026, or sooner.

To Apply:

Complete the online application and upload a cover letter, current resume, certification[s], official transcripts, and updated reference letters

by May 29, 2026

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Apply athttps://www.applitrack.com/rhcsd/onlineapp/

RUSH-HENRIETTA IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING A MORE DIVERSE WORKFORCE

Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Rush-Henrietta Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972\. The district provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to consider additional candidates and qualifications during the hiring process.