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VACANCY NOTICE

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

(Severn Elementary School)

Background

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District, a system of approximately 4,400 pupils, is located in the southern tier of New York State. The area that it serves is comprised of almost 35,000 people. The leading industries in the area are Corning Incorporated, Siemens Energy, and tourism. The District has earned the reputation of providing an excellent educational opportunity for its students.

Six elementary schools, one middle school and one senior high school make up the district. Historically, the community has always given the school system excellent support.

Position Description

The Principal is the instructional leader of the building. This individual also assumes the management of the building in all aspects.

The Principal reports to the Superintendent of Schools. The Principal is expected to maintain and enhance the quality of the program and to take part in the selection of staff. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Principal to supervise and evaluate staff in the building. At the end of a successful four-year period, the individual is eligible for tenure.

Position Qualifications

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Successful full-time teaching experience of at least five years

• New York State Administrative Certification (SAS and/or SDA, SBL and/or SDL)

• The ability to display dynamic instructional leadership at the building level

• A thorough knowledge of programs at the elementary level

• The ability to supervise and evaluate staff

• Successful prior administrative experience at the building level is desirable

• The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups

Starting Date

On or about January 5, 2026

Starting Salary

Competitive Based Upon Experience

Application Deadline

All materials must be received by December 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Application Process

1. Email a letter of interest for the position to adminjobs@cppasd.com. You will be sent a confidential recommendation form and submission instructions (applicant must submit three recommendations).

2. Visit www.olasjobs.org to complete an application, submit transcripts, resume and certification verification.

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, creed/religion, disability, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest and/or criminal conviction record (except as permitted by law), or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Inquiries should be directed to District Compliance Officer, Phone: (607) 936-3704, Fax (607) 654-2725.

INSTRUCTIONAL VACANCIES 2025-2026

Full-Time

School Counselor, Elem Certification (School Counselor) effective November 20, 2025

Science, MS Certification (Biology and/or General Science) effective November 20, 2025

Special Education, MS Certification (SWD 5-9 or SWD 1-6 & SWD 7-12 or SWD All Grades) effective November 20, 2025

~PROBATIONARY/TENURED TEACHERS requesting consideration for a transfer should send a letter of interest to Personnel Services on or before December 1, 2025 to teachingjobs@cppasd.com

TEACHER CANDIDATES should apply online at www.olasjobs.org on or before December 1, 2025.

New York State Teacher or Administrator certification or certification in a state party to the Interstate Agreement on the Qualification of Educational Personnel is required for all positions:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html             

• Corning Incorporated Teach for Southern Tier New York Program—Minority Teacher Award Program ORESU, Community Affairs

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, age, religion or handicapping conditions.