Description

The Andover Public Schools seeks a successful, elementary school administrator with effective leadership, curriculum, and management skills to serve as principal of a comprehensive K-5 school. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, the Principal is responsible for the effective management of the school in order to promote the educational development of each student.

Responsibilities

-Supervise the elementary school's educational program.

-Monitor the implementation of school curriculum. Work with the appropriate staff to ensure content, scope and sequence which are appropriate for students' learning at different grade and developmental levels.

-Establish expectation that will enable all students to achieve basic skill levels in the areas of critical thinking , reading, writing, listening, speaking, computation, scientific inquiry, technology, media, artistic expression, health and physical movement.

-In consultation with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, oversee the development, revision and evaluation of curriculum to ensure high academic standards are met. Make recommendations for program development and curriculum revision to appropriate staff.

-Encourage a variety of teaching methods and programs to promote student learning and the mainstreaming of special needs students into all core curricula and student activities.

-Work with the appropriate staff to ensure the integration of curriculum concepts and instructional materials into the school program that reflect civic responsibility, community service, historical awareness, and cultural and ethnic diversity.

-Work with the appropriate staff to implement and supervise the evaluation of instructional programs and interpret data to improve teaching and learning.

-Encourage opportunities for students to work in and understand their neighborhood, its history, and its resources

-Provide effective and dynamic leadership to students and faculty

-Communicate the elementary school's vision, goals, long-range plans, needs, and accomplishments to students, staff, families and the community-at-large. Facilitate communication between groups effectively involving all parties in the educational process.

-Delegate authority to encourage staff initiative and participatory decision -making.

-Facilitate and implement effective educational policies and procedures in compliance with the initiatives of the Andover School Committee.

-Establish and enforce high standards of student conduct, and enforce discipline, as necessary, according to due process to the rights of students.

-Facilitate and implement comprehensive student support services and activities geared to serve the interests and needs of a diverse student body.

-Sponsor school events for staff, students, and parents, and community to participate in appropriate areas of the educational process.

-Actively work with parents and PTO members to ensure effective communication on matters affecting school policy, program implementation, and student behavior.

-Provide effective and efficient management of school staff and administration functions.

-Interview, supervise and evaluate all certificated and classified staff, with the assistance of K-12 Teaching Coordinators and the Pupil Personnel Services Administrator.

-Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Principal.

-Encourage and support the development of all professional and administrative staff.

-Assist in the in-service orientation and training of teachers and assure compliance with proper administrative procedures.

-In consultation with the School Business Administrator, prepare, draft, and revise a comprehensive school budget for classroom teachers, specialists, and all instructional personnel assigned full time to his/her building; prepare this budget with the assistance of teachers and system-wide administrators.

-Supervise the maintenance of accurate student and teacher records that protect privacy and confidentiality and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.

-Implement school calendar and student and staff schedules.

-Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school building and grounds by supervising and working closely with the Senior Custodian(s) assigned to the building

-Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school

-Perform related duties as assigned or as responsibilities necessitate.

Qualifications

-Massachusetts certification as an elementary school principal.

-Master's Degree. Evidence of study beyond Master's Degree preferred.

-Substantial experience as an elementary classroom teacher and or specialist Preferred.

-Experience as an elementary school principal preferred.

-Effective interpersonal and leadership skills; experience facilitating communication between divergent groups and in group decision making.

-Demonstrated success in the development, evaluation and implementation of elementary school curriculum and instruction.

-Effective administrative and management skills.

-Demonstrated success as a building leader.

-Excellent speaking and writing skills, including the effective utilization of computers, technology, and information management tools.

-Previous Elementary Principal experience preferred

Supplemental Information

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.