West Warwick Public Schools is seeking a strong educational leader to assume thevital position of Principal for a school that serves as the WWPS alternativelearning program and preschool program. The candidate must possess effectivecommunication skills, and a commitment to a distributed leadership model ofmanagement and instructional leadership.The Quinn School is the District's Special Education Campus. It houses multiple programs, particularly our district Pre-K Program, along with supporting Middle School and High School age students, as well as a post high school transition program.Performance Responsibilities: Must be able to articulate a vision for an alternative/ preschool school inWest Warwick to meet the needs of all students. Responsible for building and improving the schools culture, climate andinstructional programs.
Manage the organization, operations and available resources to promotea 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 regulations enacted bylocal, state and federal authorities. Coordinate the program activities of staff and students in developinggoals, mission statements, etc.
Facilitates change and innovation in theinstructional program. Participate in curriculum development efforts. Clarify or interpret theeducational aims/objectives of the school program. Evaluate the totalinstructional program.
Advocate for the use of technology to change the delivery of instruction. Provide in-service staff development opportunities to address specificneeds. Organize orientation programs for new staff. Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet theneeds of at-risk students.
Special Student Populations: (ESL, special education Title I students,and at-risk students) coordinate activities in the planning, organization,staffing and review of programs serving the above special populations inthe school. Work in conjunction with the principal of the middle school & highschool in the coordination 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 sponsored eventswithin and outside of the school.
Assess the effectiveness of the schools programs and report annually tothe Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee any necessarychanges. Remain current of changes in local, state and national education policy. Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics. Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higherlevels of performance.
Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect in an ethicalmanner. Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff. Prepare the master schedules for students/staff. Perform technical/managerial duties necessary to the daily operations ofthe school.
Prepare the annual operating budget for the school. Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and appearance for the entireschool complex. Influence policy and implement the same at the building level. Conduct building level staff meetings.
Communicates program progress, school programs, achievements andspecial events and activities. Collaborate with families and community members, responding todiverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing communityresources. Model integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in the developmentof 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 include alternativeschools, management information, safety, teacher evaluations andSchool Improvement Team. Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet theneeds of at-risk students. Oversees the Child Outreach Screening Process, and ensures timelycoordination with the PK Evaluation Team. Collaborates with PK DPT in processing E.I.
referrals. LEA for PK meetings (developmental referrals) and for Private Schools. Works closely with the PDA in implementing the professionaldevelopment work plan associated with greater federal and statecompliance (as a result of recent monitoring visits). Perform any other duties as may be necessary from ones ownobservation or as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and/orhis/her designee.Supervises and Evaluates: Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all personnelassigned to Maisie Quinn School.