Director of Access, Engagement & Belonging

Title of Position: Director of Access, Engagement, and Belonging

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Qualifications:

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Demonstrated success with providing training to students and staff in a variety of areas

• Ability to plan and execute activities and events

• Mastery of oral and written language skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines

• Understanding of new initiatives in education

• A commitment to work well with all members of the community to accomplish the goals of the District

• A commitment to the success of ALL students

• Willingness to serve on district level teams

• Success with valuing diverse perspectives, ideas, traditions, and contributions

• The ability and commitment to use technology as an instructional tool

• Uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement

• Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to develop programs and collaborate with and support other staff

• Loyalty and evidence of being a team player

• Commitment to equity and inclusion of all members of the school community

Requirements: NY State certification in School District Leader

Position Available: July 1, 2026

Salary: $119,045

Closing Date: May 4, 2026

___________________________ APPLICATION PROCEDURES ___________________________

Internal Applicants: Email a letter of interest to [email protected] or interschool mail a letter of interest to the attention of the Human Resources Office. Requests for transfers will be considered according to the provisions of collective bargaining agreements.

External Applicants: Interested applicants are to submit a resume, a completed application, three letters of reference (signed and dated within the past two years), a copy of all college transcripts, and a copy of current NYS certification. Application packets can be submitted in one PDF document to [email protected], online at or via U.S. mail to Lockport City School District Human Resources Office, 130 Beattie Avenue, Lockport, New York, 14094.

Thank you for your application. All applications are reviewed by the hiring team, and candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly. Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Lockport City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, or disability.

Job Attachment

Salary Competitive

Y

Appointment Status

Probationary

Position Status

Full time

Start Date

July 1st 2026

Required Certification Type

School District Leader {1014}

Contact Person's Name

Lisa Schrader

Contact Person's Title

Deputy Superintendent

Contact Person's Phone

716-478-4826

Contact Person's Email

[email protected]