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Principal

Setting: NYC Public School

A Principal:

  • Participates in NYC Department of Education activities
  • Implements policy and procedure changes from the NYC Department Of Education
  • Interacts with students in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at his or her highest level
  • Monitorsservices for children with special needs
  • Speaks on demand to large groups of people
  • Speaks clearly and briefly in oral and written communications
  • Prioritizes a variety of tasks and situations as they arise

A Principal:

  • Supervises the day-to-day management of educational activities
  • Monitors students' educational progress
  • Is in charge of staffing
  • Motivates teachers and other personnel

Related responsibilities of a Principal include:

  • Preparing budgets
  • Managing guidance and other student services
  • Evaluating performance and effectiveness of programs and staff
  • Coordinating in-service training for staff

A Principal establishes and maintains effective working relationships with:

  • Students, staff, and school volunteers
  • Parents, parent groups, and the larger community

Permanent School Administrator and Supervisor

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Academic and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership or appropriate field

AND

NYS School Administrator and Supervisor Credential (SAS) or School District Administrator (SDA) AND Minimum of 2 years school-based approved experience in an administrative/supervisory position in a public or approved independent elementary and/or secondary school

Provisional School Administrator and Supervisor

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Academic and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

AND

18 semester hours of Graduate study in School Administration and Supervision

AND

12 semester hours of additional graduate study

AND

NYS School Administrator and Supervisor Credential (SAS) or School District Administrator (SDA)

AND

Minimum of 3 years school-based approved experience in teaching, administrative/supervisory, and/or pupil personnel experience in pre K – 12th grade schools

Ongoing Training/Professional Development

  • Is based on:
    • A joint plan worked out by the Principal, and consultation with the Local Instructional Supervisor
    • The School’s Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)

NOTE:

  • Administrative/supervisory work experience in New York City must be verified by the Director of Supervisory staffing at:
    • 110 Livingston Street
      Brooklyn, NY
  • Additional resources for aspiring principals, new principals, and incumbent principals are offered by:
  • A New York City License is necessary when applying for any NYC public school position. Get more information on NYC Licensing