DESCRIPTION: The Intermediate Elementary Principal serves as the leader of the total educational program in his/her building and the intermediary officer between the Superintendent and the teaching staff,
non-teaching personnel, students and parents in his/her school.
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 Sherman Intermediate Elementary School. Demonstrated highly successful elementary 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 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: Instructional Leadership
- Assign and support staff for optimal student learning and school operations.
- Conduct classroom visits, observations, and teacher conferences.
- Lead and coordinate building professional learning.
- Analyze student work and data cycles for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the instructional leadership team to implement and monitor school improvement plans, review student achievement data, and provide feedback for teaching and learning development.
Climate and culture
- Leads the MTSS structure of supports for positive culture and climate of the building, utilizing SEL, CASEL, Restorative practices and PBIS or the recommendation and structure provided by the district office.
- Confers with the Assistant Principal, Pupil Personnel Team, and parents relative to discipline concerns and overall staff and student culture and climate
- Ensure consistent implementation of code of conduct procedures.
- Recommends the establishment of new clubs, teams and student activities.
- Prioritize family and community active partnerships in the learning process
- Works with the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to develop programs to foster better understanding between the school and home.
Building Organization & Operation
- Oversee personnel selection, recruitment, and recommendation processes for efficient school operations, including support staff and teacher appointments.
- Coordinate all aspects of scheduling, registration, and classroom assignments.
- Oversee school opening procedures, including handbook updates and scheduling logistics.
- Manage safety programs, attendance policies, and examination schedules.
- Implement Board policies, supervise budgeting, and maintain financial records.
- Facilitate building maintenance, approve usage requests, and handle administrative reporting requirements.
DISTRICT PROFILE: Rush-Henrietta serves more than 5,400 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: November 10, 2025
To Apply: Complete the online application and upload a cover letter, current resume, certification[s], official transcripts, and updated reference letters by
September 19, 2025. Apply at
https://www.applitrack.com/rhcsd/onlineapp/ Dr. Casey van Harssel, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & School Accountability
Rush-Henrietta Central School District
2034 Lehigh Station Road
Henrietta, NY 14467
TEL: (585) 359-5040; FAX: (585) 359-5022
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.
