Position Summary: West Warwick Public Schools seek a strong educational leader to assumethe vital position of Elementary Principal. The candidate must possesseffective communication skills, and a commitment to a distributedleadership model of management and instructional leadership.This position is set to begin on July 1st, 2024.Performance Responsibilities: Must be able to articulate a vision for an elementary school in WestWarwick to meet the needs of all students. Responsible for building and improving the schools culture,climate and instructional programs. Manage the organization, operations and available resources topromote a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
Establish and implement clear instructional goals and specificachievement objectives for the school. Work within the framework of policies, laws, and regulationsenacted by local, state and federal authorities. Coordinate the program activities of staff and students indeveloping goals, mission statements, etc. Facilitates change andinnovation in the instructional program.
Participate in curriculum development efforts. Clarify or interpretthe educational aims/objectives of the school program. Evaluatethe total instructional program. Advocate for the use of technology to change the delivery ofinstruction.
Provide in-service staff development opportunities to addressspecific needs. Organize orientation programs for new staff. Assist in the development and implementation of programs tomeet the needs of at-risk students. Special Student Populations: (ESL, special education Title Istudents, and at-risk students) coordinate activities in theplanning, organization, staffing and review of programs servingthe above special populations in the school.
Articulation and Program Development Between ElementarySchool and Middle School. Work in conjunction with the principal of the middle school in thecoordination and articulation of transitional programs. Develop, coordinate and implement the schools strategic plan inalignment with the District Strategic Plan. Responsible for organizing and supervising school sponsoredevents within and outside of the school.
Assess the effectiveness of the schools programs and reportannually to the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designeeany necessary changes. Remain current of changes in local, state and national educationpolicy. Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics. Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others tohigher levels of performance.
Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect in anethical manner. Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff. Prepare the master schedules for students/staff. Perform technical/managerial duties necessary to the dailyoperations of the school.
Prepare the annual operating budget for the school. Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and appearance for theentire school complex. Influence policy and implement the same at the building level. Conduct building level staff meetings.
Prepare project applications for submission as needed orrequested. Promote positive interactions with community agencies. Communicates program progress, school programs, achievementsand special events and activities. Collaborate with families and community members, responding todiverse community interests and needs, and mobilized communityresources.
Model integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in thedevelopment of a caring and supportive school community. Embrace diversity and gender equity in support of a multi-lingual,multicultural, multi-social and economically diverse community. Participate in district-wide initiatives examples to includealternative schools, management information, safety, teacherevaluations and School Improvement Team. Perform any other duties as may be necessary from ones ownobservation or as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and/ortheir designee.Supervises and Evaluates: Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of allpersonnel assigned to John F.
Horgan Elementary School.