Elementary Principal

TITLE:CHESTER ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS:1. Master’s Degree 2. Massachusetts elementary principal certification. 3. Experience in public school administration and/or public school teaching. 4. A commitment to excellence, collaboration, and inclusion 5. Strong written and verbal communication skills 6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent may find appropriate. REPORTS TO:Superintendent of Schools JOB GOAL:Through use of strong and creative leadership, supervisory and administrative skills, manages the elementary school to promote the academic and social emotional growth of all students. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The position requires activities that include communicating with staff and the public. Several hours a day may be spent sitting at a desk including hand/wrist movement as in writing or typing as in computer use. Other physical activities include frequent walking and climbing of stairs. ENVIRONMENT CONDITION:The Elementary Principal is required to work indoors. This individual may be exposed to ultra-violet lights as are found in computer monitors, copying equipment or other equipment. This individual may be exposed to chemicals as are used in copying equipment, printer ribbons, etc. The Elementary Principal may be required to work out-of-doors to perform some of the required duties and may be exposed to pollens, and weather conditions that exist outside of the building. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:12-month position SALARY RANGE:$100,000-$123,000 EVALUATION:In accordance with the school committee’s policy for annual evaluation. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, organizes, administers, manages and coordinates all educational programming of the elementary school Serves as the instructional leader for the school and drives teaching and learning designed to meet the needs of elementary students to learn grade-level standards. Supervises, directs, and evaluates all elementary programs to ensure that the programs are achieving the goals. Supports systems for promoting positive behaviors and tiered interventions to meet the academic and social needs of a diverse student population, maintaining high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development. Leads and participates in all data meetings with teachers for individualized, classroom, and school-based analysis for continuous improvement. In collaboration with the Pupil Service Director, leads all building--based special education programming Supervises, directs and evaluates professional personnel, paraprofessionals, clerical, custodial, and support staff. Serves as the co-chair of the school council and is responsible for all aspects of the school’s improvement plan. Establishes, in collaboration with appropriate staff members and school council, a clearly defined set of goals and objectives which are consistent with district priorities for the school. Implements and maintains a program of professional development and improvement which is designed to meet the identified needs of staff and is consistent with goals for instruction and educational program in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum. Provides a school culture where students, staff, and community can learn, work, and function in a school that is safe, equitable, culturally-responsive, and promotes a climate of respect and responsibility. Works collaboratively with the Superintendent on matters regarding personnel including recruitment, selection, tenure, assignments, and discipline. Oversees and implements the evaluation of teacher performance through the district’s approved evaluation system. Assigns staff so that the strengths of the individual best meet the requirements of the task and develops and facilitates a school-wide schedule to meet student needs. With the central office staff, coordinates and supervises support functions such as maintenance, security, food services, after school programs, library activities, and accounting. Provides to the staff, students, and school community, an attractive, safe, and healthy environment in which learning and related activities can take place within available resources. Responsibly allocates financial resources of the school to support program goals. Prepares, submits, justifies and presents a complete budget plan related to identified school goals. Monitors all purchases and expenditures and satisfies all accounting procedures consistent with regulations. Develops procedures for implementing and monitoring student progress to include classroom assessments, student progress reports, benchmark assessments, standardized assessments including but not limited to MCAS, and parent feedback. Leads the school’s MTSS and Attendance Teams. Works with the pupil services director and the early childhood coordinator to oversee the school’s early childhood programs. Supervises the maintenance of all pupil personnel records including enrollment, attendance, permanent record folders, progress reports and such others as are necessary and required. Prepares reports required by the central office, school committee, state, federal, and other agencies and makes presentations when appropriate. Communicates to the staff, students, and community, on a regular basis, information and materials that will accurately portray school programs, plans, and policies in order to provide the community with the resources and data needed to better understand the schools. Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all school committee policies and regulations by staff and students. Attends all school committee meetings and leadership team meetings. Makes school personnel aware of availability of state and federal funds to support and/or initiate educational programs and provides guidance in the writing and development of such programs. Leads and participates in ongoing professional development. Performs those duties not specifically described above yet deemed necessary by the superintendent and school committee.

Salary : $100,000 - $123,000