Assistant Principal (6-8)
Charter School for Applied Technologies
2303 Kenmore Avenue
Buffalo , NY 14207
Certified - Administrative - School Building Leader (SBL)
Job Number 3300055982
Start Date
Open Date 06/13/2026
Closing Date 06/30/2026
POSITION: Assistant Principal (6-8)
REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt/11 month
Our Mission
The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture.
The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.
Why CSAT?
We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you!
We offer outstanding healthcare benefits, a supportive work environment, generous paid time off and are part of the New York State retirement system.
Position Summary
The Assistant Principal, under the supervision of the building Principal, assists in providing the educational and managerial leadership of the school, in accordance with Board policies and charter provisions necessary to ensure the success of CSAT. The Assistant Principal participates in decision making as part of the leadership team and assumes the responsibilities of Principal in the absence of a principal.
Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Principal, in collaboration with the Principal, is responsible for planning improvements that directly address student achievement, school design, financial management, and customer satisfaction, achieving outcomes requiring strong leadership as an instructional leader, site-based manager, and as a builder of school culture.
Instructional Leadership
Assist in setting standards for student achievement and provide leadership, direction, and support to the implementation of the school's instructional and program designs
Provide instructional leadership in advancing proven teaching and learning practices
Collaborate and formulate annual preparation, adjustments, and design of instructional and program plans along with the administrative team
Observe and monitor instruction of teachers, student growth and achievement regularly
Continually evaluate the progress on all measures of students and staff performance and take action to achieve improvements as needed
Assist in the recruitment, development, motivation, and retention of an effective team of teachers jointly responsible for the attainment of the school's mission and goals as articulated in the Charter
Support the professional learning communities and data driven decision making processes
Perform any and all other duties consistent with the above duties and those duties and responsibilities of a building school administrator under New York State Laws
Site-based Management
Assist the Principal in administering the budget of the school and collaborate with the Principal, information and feedback for the development of future budgets
Assist with preparing required reports and maintaining complete and accurate records for the school upholding compliance in areas of testing admissions, special education and other NYS record keeping processes
Work with lead teachers, department heads/supervisors and professional development specialists to address team and department needs
Handle staff and student discipline issues, including entering student discipline information into the school information system
Assist the principal by performing other duties and responsibilities as needed to manage the building
School Culture
Communicate and model the vision that supports the goals of the school
Supervise the program of instruction at the school in accordance with the school's design and the CSAT mission
Contribute to the development of a Comprehensive School improvement Plan for achieving the school's vision and work to achieve a common understanding of the direction within the broader school community
Assist the principal in leading an effective team jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals, and committed to achieving excellence
Support development of student support systems
Serve as a spokesperson for CSAT in the community and elsewhere if necessary
Professional Responsibilities
Facilitate collaborative planning and problem-solving processes
Ensure the implementation of school performance standards for all staff
Support the culture of professionalism among team members
Support the development of all staff and implementation of program improvements
Show professionalism at all times to staff members
Ability to adapt and adapt practices and techniques to meet program needs
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, management and others
Education/Certifications Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Education
Masters Degree in Education
Valid NYS Teacher certification and School Building Leader (SBL) Certification
Experience Qualifications
Five (5) to (10) years of successful teaching experience with performance ratings that indicate a high level of proficiency
Previous experience as a building administrator desirable
Demonstrated leadership ability
Extensive background in classroom instruction and pedagogical skills
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit, stand and walk up to 8 hours per day
New York State Education Department Fingerprinting is required for all positions. CSAT offers a very competitive salary, benefits, and is a member of the New York State Retirement System.
The Charter School for Applied Technologies is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, veteran status, gender, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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Salary: From 80000.00
Salary: To 90000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Appointment Status Permanent
Required Certification Type School Building Leader {1012}
Contact Person's Name Chad Witherell
Contact Person's Email cwitherell@csat-k12.org
Job Posting Link https://www.applitrack.com/csatk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
