Principal - High School

The Suffern Central School located in the beautiful Hudson Valley 30 miles outside of New York City is seeking a talented, dedicated, and collaborative leader to be the Principal of Suffern High School. This is a probationary position to begin July 1, 2026.

Suffern High School is the flagship school of the Suffern Central School District with close to 1400 students in grades 9 - 12. We offer robust curricular offerings, outstanding visual and theatrical arts and music programs, challenging science and math classes, championship sports teams and the only Rockland County High School offering the Seal of Civic Readiness on its diploma. Students are supported by a wide range of academic and social-emotional programs and initiatives led by experienced and professional teachers, clinicians and administrators. All students have 1:1 technology and through our unique unit lunch/rotating schedule model, students and staff are able to experience all the school has to offer, including more than 80 student clubs. Suffern High School is home of the Mounties .

About Suffern Central School District

One of the top districts in Rockland County, Suffern Central School District's mission is to educate students in the values, critical skills and essential knowledge necessary to be informed and responsible citizens prepared to take the next steps in their education, careers and lives. Through community partnerships, dedicated teachers and a diverse population, our schools provide a quality experience for all students that includes project-based learning opportunities, state-of-the-art technology resources and a wide variety of college and AP-level courses. Our district also is comprised of four elementary schools and one middle school and contains approximately 4,000 students.

Job Qualifications

• Appropriate New York State Certification as one of the following:

  • School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) Certificate;

  • School District Administrator (SDA) Certificate; or

  • New York State School Building Leader (SBL) Certificate

• Minimum five years of successful teaching and/or related service provider experience

• Bilingual preferred

Salary in excess of $215,000 annually — commensurate with experience.