ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Essex High School is seeking an Assistant Principal to join the Leadership Team for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.

The Assistant Principal serves as an effective member of the Essex High School Leadership Team assisting and supporting the Co-Principals providing optimum educational opportunities for all students through the lens of the team's core values: community, high expectations for all, collective efficacy, and making a positive impact. Our team is committed to culturally sustaining practices, examining our systems and structures for equity and making the necessary changes, and swift and just responses to bias incidences.

The Assistant Principal provides leadership in planning, implementation, and assessment of assigned content areas aligned with school and district goals, actions plans, and other initiatives, and supports a safe and respectful learning and working environment.

EWSD and Essex High School are committed to considering out of state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state. Those with experience working in another country, ability to fluently speak more than one language, Peace Corp experience, or other worldly experiences are encouraged to apply.

Essex High School seeks candidates with the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree in School Administration or other appropriate discipline, plus five years proven success as a classroom teacher (minimum of three years at secondary level)or educational leader, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
  
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid Vermont Educator license with a Principal endorsement 2-91 or 3-91.
  
• Commitment to proficiency-based learning and reporting, success for all learners, parent and community participation in school life, and lifelong learning. Ability to lead conversations and professional development to promote understanding and adoption of effective practices related to proficiency-based learning and reporting.
  
• Be able to hold conversations around race and race-related topics.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Restorative Justice and practices.
  
• Understand and be able to use a broad variety of computer and tech software and tools.
  
• Demonstrated competence in vision-based and strategic planning and development, research and design, data-driven decision making, and relationship building.
  
• Ability to receive and reflect upon constructive feedback and grow with the leadership team.
  
• Demonstrated skill set for facilitation, effective communication, collaboration, and engagement strategies that build understanding and a community of purpose.
  
• Holds high expectations for all students, and is committed to ensuring all students learn and succeed.
  
• Takes responsibility for student achievement and demonstrates commitment to continually work to improve practices and align these practices with school/district directions.
  
• Understanding of and ability to provide direction and leadership in the various aspects of differentiated instruction, supported learning environments, formative assessment, proficiency-based reporting, data driven decision making, student engagement, and other instructional and classroom management practices.
  
• Dedication to the high level of student and staff performance.

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EWSD and Essex High School are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, and continue to develop strengths in working with a diverse community. If you are committed to the success of all students, have leadership experience, and do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply. EWSD is willing to request a provisional license for candidates who are otherwise qualified and do not currently hold the required license, but are willing to work towards licensure.

Applications accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com. A complete application includes a cover letter explaining your interested in the position and what unique strengths and experiences you will bring, as well as three letters of reference with at least one letter from a recent supervisor.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $98,000 to $113,000 Per Year
Welcome to Essex High School!
Please visit our home page: www.ewsd.org
Job Requirements EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a VT Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) check (if driving students), criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click here here for additional background check information. Please Note: EWSD currently requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for employees who are able to receive the vaccine.** **Exemption requests will be considered for medical and/or religious reasons.

At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred

Master degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
2. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
4. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
5. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
7. Are you a currently working as a licensed educator in EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
8. How is institutionalized racism manifested in public schools? Give examples from your experience.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Donald Van Nostrand, Co-Principal
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: dvannostrand@ewsd.org