Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
7/21/2022

Location:
Barnum School

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
07/29/2022

BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

DEAN OF STUDENTS: ELEMENTARY (10 Month)
BARNUM SCHOOL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and/or assist in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior and attendance
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body
• Address behavior referrals and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Assist teachers with behavior management plans and strategies
• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of teachers and other staff members according to contractual agreement.
• Work with student services staff in providing guidance and motivation for student success and in collaboratively developing plans for students who struggle.
• Coordinate and facilitate restorative practices and serve as a liaison with building administrators to support a systemic approach
• Assist in management of security and restorative practices team
• Assists in developing a school-based professional development program that supports the district's initiatives and provides for continuous growth and development of all staff members.
• Ensures that the mission statements of the school and the School District are the driving force for all school decision-making.
• Assists in establishing and implementing pupil disciplinary procedures and policies within the limits of the Board of Education policies.
• Conducts regular classroom observations to ensure that the delivery of instructional services to students is appropriate, challenging, engaging, standard-based, interactive, culturally sensitive, and related to their personal experiences.
• Supports teachers by engaging them in meaningful professional development programs, conducting demonstration lessons, organizing mentorship programs, and providing resources and materials.
• Maintains a positive and productive relationship with students, teachers, parents, and community businesses and leaders.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Connecticut certification as an Intermediate Administrator, endorsement No. 092 required.
• Grades PK-8 certification required.
• A minimum of five successful years of teaching/administration experience at the elementary level preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, including curriculum development, data-based decision making, instructional improvement, standards of assessment and effective professional development.
• Knowledge and understanding of elementary school programming: including the delivery of special and bilingual education services, student assistance team and other special programs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with staff members, students, parents and community.
• Knowledge of Social Emotional Learning, School Climate, Chronic Absenteeism and school safety.
• Demonstrated public relations skills.
• Demonstrated managerial skills, to include delegation, effective decision-making, interpersonal relationship skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with the entire school-community in order to effect school improvement.
• Proficient in computer technology.
• Experience in Special Education preferred.

This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Board of Education and the Bridgeport Council of Administrators and Supervisors (BCAS).

Please Note: Only those who meet the position requirements will be interviewed.

Candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' website:https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."