Position Type:
Administration/ Principal

Date Posted:
5/10/2019

Location:
Multiple Locations

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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Waterbury Public Schools
Middle School Building Principal
Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Building Principal
Department: Administration/Middle School
Supervised by: Superintendent
Purpose: To provide leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills that promote the educational development and achievement of Middle School students and staff in support of the Waterbury Public Schools' mission and belief statements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership/Management Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of the school

Be knowledgeable of and enforce:

School Board Policy

Administrative Guidelines

Master Agreement with Teachers Association

Provide supervision of student behavior through enforcement of school rules and student code of conduct

Ability to establish relationships with students, staff, community, parents, and outside agencies

Works with Central Office Administrators and all departments within the Education Department

Responsible for the safety and administration of the building, grounds, employees, students and visitors

Evaluate certified staff members and certain non-certified members as specified

Be aware of the latest educational research and practices to improve educational practices within the building

Oversee guidance and counseling personnel and programs

Balance the workloads of teaching staff, schedules student teachers and substitutes

Oversee student academic programs

Attend special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events

Instructional Leadership:

Provide direct supervision and implementation of State Standards/Curriculum

Lead and assist teachers in data analysis and its impact on instruction, school improvement efforts and overall student achievement (CMT)

Assume responsibility for staff and personal Professional Development

Direct and provide supervision of the General Education Intervention program

Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school

Initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the school

Encourage positive teacher/student relationships through differentiated instruction

Promote the integration of technology into school programs

Minimum Job Requirements:
Possess or be eligible for a valid Connecticut Administrative Certification
Three years of administrative/leadership experience (Vice Principal, House Principal, Supervising Vice Principal, Curriculum or Special Education Supervisor or an equivalent position)
Minimum of seven years teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of the middle school curriculum
Ability to provide leadership to school community
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Maintain interpersonal skills with staff, students, parents, community and outside agencies
Ability to supervise, evaluate and hire both effective Certified and Non-Certified staff
Ability to lead a staff and community through school improvement efforts
Ability to use school data to develop school goals and improve student achievement
Knowledge of current and emerging educational developments and trends
Competence in decision making and problem solving
Ability to manage financial resources

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Physical health and mental and emotional stability appropriate to performance of the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary and Benefits: According to SAW Contract

Application must be completed through Applitrack. To be considered for this position you must upload: cover letter, resume, Connecticut certification, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation.

Please fill out your application at Job ID # 1390:
https://www.applitrack.com/waterbury/onlineapp/default.aspx

Waterbury Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to applyWaterbury Public Schools is looking for a dynamic leader who is experienced and well-versed in an urban environment, and readying our students for college andor the global workforce. The school leader will have the commitment and vision in utilizing effective leadership in bringing together the entire school community for student success.

Closing Date: Until Filled