HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
LOCATION: Amherst Central School
SALARY: $115,000. + commensurate with experience
START DATE: July 1, 2026
DESCRIPTION:
Amherst Central School District is seeking candidates for the position of High School Principal for grades 9-12.
The successful candidate will be an educator with experience in both classroom teaching and administration. Other key factors required are the ability to provide instructional leadership, to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the school and community, and to participate as a collaborative member of the administrative team. The Principal position requires the ability, skills, and experience to quickly assume leadership within the district and develop productive relationships with the board of education, administrative, instructional, and support staff.
We are seeking an individual with long-term, successful experience as a school leader, including but not limited to knowledge of applicable law, policy, and regulations; experience evaluating staff; analysis of student and organization performance; experience in staff and student relations; experience with budget development, effective business practices; and emergency preparedness.
The board of education expects exceptional personal qualities, and that following extensive reference checks, an individual's personal and professional life will be found to have been characterized by integrity, respect, and noteworthy accomplishments. The Amherst Central School District has consistently ranked in the top ten school districts in the entire Western New York region.
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State certification as School Administrator Supervisor (SAS)/School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Administrator (SDA)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a cover letter and updated resume to:
Anthony Panella
Superintendent
ALL OTHER CANDIDATES: ON-LINE APPLICATION ONLY at amherstschools.recruitfront.com. Please be sure to apply to this specific job posting after you complete the Teacher/Admin application!
Fingerprint Procedure
PLEASE DO NOT FAX, E-MAIL OR SEND HARD COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.
NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU.
The Amherst CSD may not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, ethnic background, disability, religion, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status or military status.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!
