Position Type:
Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
4/21/2026
Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District
Date Available:
On or about July 1, 2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 1260
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-185 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
APRIL 2026 ANTICIPATED 2026-2027 VACANCY
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRIC
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (ANTICPATED)
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Candidates must possess a Master's degree, and a New York State School District Administrator (SDA) or School Building Leader (SBL) certificate by the time of appointment.
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Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in K-12 education (3 years at the supervisory/administrative level at the elementary level).
Candidates with prior administrative experience in an urban school district with a large racially and economically diverse population are preferred and encouraged to apply.
Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) principals have the primary responsibility for establishing elementary schools as active learning centers with a focus on student engagement, professional support for teachers, instructional practices that lead to dramatic academic progress, and measurable results. Candidates should have:
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A passionate belief in the capacity of all children to learn and succeed and a sense of urgency about making that real for PCSD students;
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Demonstrated instructional leadership that are yielded success in raising student outcomes;
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Change management experience;
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Experience working effectively with urban schools, students and families, and outside partners to support, social, emotional and wellness success;
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Deep understanding of the teaching and learning process, and how to create high-performance learning environments;
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Personal sense of accountability around student academic progress, carried out through effective instructional leadership and staff support;
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Ability to understand and use data to drive decision making;
Consensus building, strategic and collaborative management skills.
DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.
PCSD is actively searching for experienced school leaders who are passionately committed to improving educational options for urban students, and who are prepared to take on the challenging work of systemic school change. The ideal candidates will have had successful experience as an elementary building administrator and one who has created strong school cultures and academic programs clearly focused on improving teaching practice and measurable student achievement gains.
Under the leadership of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, the duties of the PCSD principals include, but are not exclusively limited to the following:
Student Performance and Supports
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Create Building-Based goals and objectives aligned with the District's vision and goals;
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Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of Poughkeepsie City School District;
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Establish attainable stretch goals for instructional learning objectives that are aligned with student achievement;
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Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals as defined by the Poughkeepsie City School District and measured by the NYSED ESSA accountability requirements;
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Ensure that all students are provided with supports that guarantee school attendance, course completion, and a cherished elementary school experience.
Instructional Leadership
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Serve as a lead instructional leader;
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Conduct common planning time meetings with faculty and staff that focus on student achievement, student support, operations, parent and community engagement, data use, enrichment, high standards, culturally proficient teaching;
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Lead, evaluate, develop and mentor a team of high quality teachers;
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Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results;
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Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices;
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Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance;
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Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning;
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Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and effective pedagogical practices;
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Provide high quality training and resources to staff;
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Ensure consistency in instruction and practice amongst a team of teachers;
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Foster a culture of professionalism among teachers and staff;
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Ensure the learning environment and classroom instruction maximizes student learning;
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Monitors progress of all students, with an emphasis on English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, and children displaying extraordinary needs.
Organizational Leadership
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Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission and values of PCSD;
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Lead and maintain active involvement in the school improvement planning process with all stakeholders;
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Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families;
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Lead teachers and other school community stakeholders in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the region;
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Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and parents;
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Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met;
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Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal funding sources;
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Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and public and property;
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Ensure an orderly learning environment;
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Ensure appropriate standards of student behavior, performance, and attendance;
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Ensure that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and consistent to the PCSD Code of Conduct;
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Assist in the establishment of a community school model that will provide students and families with comprehensive academic, social, emotional and wellness support.
Operational Leadership
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Implement the budget development process with the assistance of the Assistant Superintendent of Business;
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Ensure that all internal and external provided resources are used responsibly and effectively;
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Oversee routine facilities maintenance;
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Oversee management of school records and resources as necessary;
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Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Personnel
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Recruit, select, and hire school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff;
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Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance;
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Administer PCSD approved personnel policies and procedures;
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Ensure legal hiring and termination procedures in collaboration with the District's Human Resources;
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Oversee any and all disciplinary actions;
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Provide for adequate supervision, training, and evaluation of all staff and volunteers;
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Communicate with vision that supports the school's goals and values;
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Create an effective TEAM of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving greater outcomes for PCSD youth.
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
On or about July 1, 2026
SALARY:
In accordance with the Administrators' contract, $135,938-$160,128
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open until filled
TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. Please refer to *Job ID 1541.
The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.
