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About the position
The Ayer Shirley Regional School District is seeking a transformative instructional leader to support the continued growth of our K-5, Lura A White Elementary School. Family and community engagement with the school is high, with numerous community-based events as well as a committed and supportive Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). While we are at the beginning of our inclusive practices journey, we take a great deal of pride in providing an excellent, well-rounded, positive, and inclusive education for all students. For a small school, we have a tremendous amount of offerings and support for all students. We have also forged other community partnerships, such as with the high school for student interns, our extended day program, and the Ayer Shirley Education Foundation, to provide support for students, parents, and teachers, emphasizing our commitment to the development of the whole child and the pursuit of excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive and collaborative vision for the Lura A White Elementary School that supports the educational and social-emotional growth of students
- Foster a vibrant and positive school culture that promotes equity and encourages, promotes, and values the input of students, staff, parents, and community members
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning with the instructional leadership team, offer suggestions and plans for improvement, and provide the support necessary for changes to come to fruition
- Maintain open lines of communication with all collaborators in the community to ensure a partnership in the educational process
- Recruit, assemble, maintain, supervise, and support all staff in pursuit of the vision
- With building administrators and other support personnel, oversee and support the daily operations of the school to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
Requirements
- Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Principal/Assistant Principal (K-5)
- Experience as an instructional leader, preferably at the elementary school level
- 5 years of previous teaching experience at the elementary school level
- Previous experience with the implementation of inclusive practices preferred (i.e., UDL, co-teaching, PBIS, and SEL)
