Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport, and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent schools system, parks and Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour's drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the "best places in the country to raise children/ work in education" lists.

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential
  

The Burlington School District is seeking applications for an anticipated opening for a High School Principal to join the District's dynamic Administrative Team. Burlington School District's Principals serve as instructional leaders, learners, and managers of the school environment guided by the District mission, vision and strategic goals. They must possess the ability to enhance student performance, especially in identifying strategies that close the opportunity and achievement gap while raising the bar for student achievement. Our leaders promote a collaborative, positive and professional climate for student, staff and community to succeed.

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: " Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey."

Job Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License
• Endorsement as a Principal or eligible for Vermont Provisional endorsement
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High school teaching experience, preferred
• Administrative High School experience preferred

Candidate applications must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter -- discuss and provide clear evidence of your knowledge and critical skills as listed below
• Transcripts -- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and all continuing education courses must be uploaded with application
• Three written references uploaded with application
• Completed essay questions

Knowledge and Critical Skills

1. Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instructional leadership, and administrative theory
2. Understands the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children
3. Promotes internal and external responsibility and accountability for student achievement and well being
4. Formulates and carries out effective plans for internal and external communications to parent/guardian, teacher, and child
5. Encourages an inclusive school culture and promotes shared knowledge and shared responsibility for outcomes
6. Fosters genuine trusting relationships with students, staff, families and community
7. Articulates organizational purpose and priorities to the community and media
8. Demonstrate an understanding of conflict resolution and problem solving strategies
9. Understands the importance of cultural competency and equity in the school environment
10. Experience with School Improvement and Transformation
11. Experience and knowledge of Restorative Practices
12. Student Centered Learning as a focus

Skills

1. Ability to lead, counsel, and supervise a variety of personnel and programs
2. Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills
3. Effective oral and written communication skills
4. Effective conflict resolution skills (Equity lens necessary)
5. Skilled facilitator and presenter
6. Strong Interpersonal skills

Additional Assets

1. Experience effectively working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
2. Training and/or experience with group facilitation and process management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location:
Burlington School District
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time