Closing Date:
05/09/2022
District:
Red Clay Consolidated School District

The principal is responsible for the administration of the total school program and to provide leadership in the strategic planning of instructional programs that support teacher effectiveness and enhance student learning. The Principal will support the mission of the district while demonstrating school leadership. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning, clarifying roles and expectations, long-range planning, and coordinating community involvement in the total school program.

Provide leadership in the planning, implementing and assessment of the school with a focus on increased student achievement, building a positive climate for learning, leveraging research and data-driven initiatives, and building a high performing faculty and leadership team to achieve the school’s vision, goals, and aspirations.

Communicate the school mission and foster a school culture that is focused on academic achievement for all students.

Establish, communicate, model your personal vision and the school vision

Articulate, advocate, and cultivate core values that define the school’s culture and stress

the imperative of child-centered education

Make decisions in the best of interest of students and in alignment with school plans

Build professional relationships while holding people accountable to high expectations

Work with diverse groups of students, staff and community.

Shape a culture that promotes, values and supports diversity

Work cooperatively with the staff in implementing a curriculum to address the needs of students in accordance with State and District standards

Provide leadership and support to the school administrative team in monitoring instructional practice and student achievement data.

Analyze assessment data to drive decision making regarding effective instruction and student progress.

Promote, support and monitor innovative instruction.

Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students.

Lead a Multi-tiered System of Support for students

Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to improve/enhance teacher performance/Complete formal DPAS II process

Supervise and monitor staff members’ accurate and timely completion of data collection and reporting requirements.

Provide coaching and professional development based on identified staff needs.

Engage in walkthrough observations and provide timely feedback to staff

Establish a culture supporting strategic planning within small learning communities of teachers.

Demonstrate leadership which consistently inspires excellence and encourages distributive leadership.

Recruit, hire, support, develop, and retain effective and other professional staff

Develop and sustain, in conjunction with the administrative office, a program of public relations to establish and maintain favorable relationships with the community, local groups, and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school goals.

Promote and support efforts for parental engagement

Be active in giving back to the community through service projects.

Develop and administer the school’s budget in collaboration with stakeholders

Develop school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students as established in District procedures.

Develop a master schedule that supports differentiated learning experiences, maximizes instructional time and resources, and is aligned to the instructional needs of students.

Perform other duties and tasks assigned by immediate supervisor.

Provide leadership that will ensure continuous improvement in measurable student performance and achievement

Develop a continuous school improvement plan aligned to district priorities and student needs

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

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Letter of Interest

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Three letters of reference

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

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Erin NeCastro Ed.D. | Director of Elementary Schools
Red Clay Consolidated School District
302.552.3753
www.redclayschools.com
Lauren Fleck, PHR, SHRM-CP
Director, Human Resources
Red Clay Consolidated School District
1502 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
302.552.3783
Closing Date: May 9th, 2022 at:11:59pm