Interim Principal - SY 25/26

Interim Principal

Eagle Bay Academy

Burlington School District (BSD) is accepting applications for a passionate and energetic Interim Principal to lead Eagle Bay Academy and join the District’s dynamic administrative team. Guided by BSD’s North Star—Every learner is challenged, empowered, and engaged—the Principal serves as an instructional leader, learner, and manager of a unique, innovative high school program that provides a flexible pathway to graduation through personalized, experiential, and proficiency-based learning. All BSD leaders operate from an anti-racist, restorative mindset and are committed to closing opportunity gaps while raising expectations for student achievement. The Interim Principal of Eagle Bay Academy works closely with students, staff, families, and district leadership to advance the program’s mission, strengthen a collaborative and inclusive school culture, and ensure alignment with district policies, state requirements, and proficiency-based graduation expectations.

About Eagle Bay Academy

Eagle Bay Academy is Burlington High School’s flexible pathway for completing high school, serving students who need an alternative learning environment. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, Eagle Bay Academy is a small, learner-centered program with smaller class sizes and embedded supports for students. The program emphasizes experiential, project-based, and real-world learning grounded in a student-centered philosophy that values learner voice, authentic experiences, and meaningful connections beyond the classroom. Eagle Bay Academy serves a vital role in the continuum of programs and support offered to students in Burlington School District.

Essential Functions

• Provide strong instructional and administrative leadership, with deep knowledge of curriculum, teaching, learning, and human development
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive school climate that promotes student learning, well-being, and belonging
• Advance equity, cultural competency, and restorative practices, ensuring programs meet the diverse needs of all learners
• Promote student achievement and accountability through the use of evidence-based practices and data-informed decision-making
• Support, evaluate, and inspire staff through collaboration, professional growth, and shared leadership
• Oversee curriculum and instruction to ensure alignment, coherence, and effective use of instructional time in collaboration with Burlington High School leadership
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, families, staff, and the broader community
• Lead with sound conflict resolution and crisis management skills
• Ensure access to appropriate student support services, including special education, 504 plans, and intervention systems, in collaboration with district leadership
• Work with the Districts Executive Director of Student Support Services to ensure State and Federal special education procedures are followed and that a continuum of appropriate remedial and special education programs in the least restrictive environment are available to meet individual student needs
• Work with the Executive Director of Student Support Services to ensure appropriate training and support for classroom teachers to implement accommodations, alternatives, and specialized instruction outlined in Educational Support Team plans, Section 504 plans, and Individual Education Plans

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in educational administration or related areas.
• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement as a Principal (91) or eligible for Vermont Provisional endorsement.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• School administrative experience.
• School teaching experience.
• Experience with School Improvement and Transformation.
• Experience and knowledge of Trauma-Informed Restorative Practices.
• Experience effectively working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
• Training and/or experience supporting students .
• Comprehensive knowledge of the role and duties of a principal position.

Preferred Attributes / Skills:

• Ability to lead, counsel, and supervise a variety of personnel and programs.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability and interest in direct and effective communications.
• Ability to improve instruction and increase student learning.
• Ability to define problems and formulate alternatives and arrive at solutions when information and/or objectives are ambiguous.
• Ability to decide among alternative uses of limited resources.
• Planning and organizing abilities.
• Ability to handle the complications of authority, power, and dependence with subordinates.
• Ability to supervise and manage instructional and support staff within existing agreements.
• Skilled in the area of program and performance evaluation.
• Effective conflict resolution skills (Equity lens necessary).
• Skilled facilitator and presenter.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions

These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. For a full Job Description please contact Human Resources

Include but may not be limited to:

• Face-to-Face contact
• Noise Levels
• Verbal contact with others
• Judgment/decision making
• Outside weather conditions
• Inside air conditioning and heat
• Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields

Employment Benefits & Terms

• SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a Salary Exempt position paid Bi-Weekly.
• CALENDAR YEAR: 260 workdays (based on start date), 8 per day/40 per week
• BENEFITS: Benefits-eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from the first day of employment. BSD Benefits!
• PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time / Vacation Time as per the Master Agreement.

ABOUT BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Burlington School District (BSD) is the largest, most diverse single-town school district in the state of Vermont. In School Year 2024-2025 (SY25), BSD served nearly 3,200 PreK - Grade 12 students across 12 centralized campuses and additional locations for Burlington Technical Center programs. This includes providing support for 465 PreK students through 51 different partner programs in the area. In SY25, Students in BSD came from homes representing 45 different first languages.

WHY BURLINGTON, VERMONT?
From Lake Champlain to world-class skiing, Burlington has direct access to the outdoors. From hiking, to biking, golf, kayaking, or anything snow-related, you can enjoy the scenery of the Green Mountain State year-round. Burlington boasts 35 parks and a highly acclaimed recreation program, and is just 45 minutes from Montreal. Church Street Marketplace is ONE of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country offering endless shopping, historic architecture, eateries, and more, and the City features a lively Arts & Culture scene. From stage performances to the Annual Art Hop, farmers' markets, street festivals, and more, Burlington is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. What else would you expect from the Birth Place of Ben & Jerry's?

Eagle Bay Mission and Vision Statements

Our Mission

Our mission is to equip every student to find and walk their pathway to a successful career through a renewed experience and relationship with school. Within small community, internships, and project-based learning, we will educate one student at a time for a highly personalized and interest-based learning environment.

Our Vision

We seek to provide students with a highly personalized educational experience that applies learning in real-world contexts, cultivates deep, sustaining relationships with peers, parents and the community while promoting the development and transferability of essential skills.

We will ensure students possess the academic, social, and workplace competencies to find high-quality employment they enjoy, to successfully engage in postsecondary learning opportunities, and to productively engage in the greater community.