Posting # 26-134
VACANCY NOTICE
DATE: April 30, 2026
POSITION TITLE: Elementary School Principal
LOCATION: Mexico Elementary School
CERTIFICATION: Valid NYS Certification
START DATE: July 1, 2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid NYS School Building Leader certification or equivalent
- Experience as a building administrator at the elementary level preferred but not required
- Strong commitment to children
- Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development, and school improvement
- Knowledge of the New York State Learning Standards and ability to evaluate effective classroom instruction
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- In-depth knowledge of evidence-based foundational literacy and numeracy instructional strategies and techniques
- Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Full-time, probationary appointment
- Twelve-month position
- $93,000-$100,000 per year (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
- Benefits per contract
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 15th, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Outside applicants and current employees requesting a promotional move, please see our website (https://www.mexicocsd.org/job-opportunities) for application instructions. Please include contact information for 3 professional references with your application. Current eligible employees interested in a lateral move please submit a letter of interest to HR@mexicocsd.org. Please reference posting #26-134 in all correspondence.
The Mexico Central School District is in compliance with federal and state laws governing equal opportunity prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical handicap, and any other protected category under federal, state, or local laws. EOE/AA.