Elementary School Principal

Ipswich Public School District•Ipswich, MA

About The Position

The Ipswich Public Schools seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary educator to lead our Winthrop School, a PreK-Grade 5 school. Successful candidates will be able to articulate a vision of alignment and equity, team building, and mutual support across both schools. The successful candidates will possess effective communication skills and have a strong knowledge in the following areas: educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, supervision and staff evaluation. The successful candidates must have the ability to promote a team environment, be self-directed learners, be committed to meeting the needs of all students, and have the ability to form strong relationships with parents, staff and community members. Experience in building level administration is strongly preferred. District Vision: Ipswich Public Schools inspires all students to embrace the power, wonder, and joy of learning. Mission Statement: Ipswich Public Schools aspires to empower ALL students to be global citizens who are effective communicators, analytic problem solvers and savvy consumers of information. We propose to do this through an emphasis on communication, critical thinking, creativity, self-management, perseverance and collaboration. Students will be active partners in authentic learning, offering voice and choice in demonstrating competency. Ipswich Elementary Schools: The Ipswich Elementary Schools, as part of the Ipswich Public Schools, fosters a vibrant learning community focused on the development of the whole child. Systems within our elementary schools exist to advance academic learning, social-emotional well being and a strong sense of belonging. Through collaboration, professional development and a continuous review of curriculum, instruction and methods, embedded student ownership of learning, transdisciplinary learning and Successful Habits of Mind, we strive to develop invested critical thinkers able to respect different perspectives and alternatives when problem solving. This rich learning environment exists in empathetic, accepting and joyful cultures. Deliberate allocation of resources, staff and extended day opportunities ensures access for all students, removing barriers for success. In every child we validate our belief in a promising future. Job Description: Educational Leadership The principal: Leads the school stakeholders in articulating a shared mission and vision for the school Provides encouragement and support for teachers to try new things Holds teachers accountable for high standards and expectations for all students Participates in and contributes to the district’s leadership team Models ethical behavior and promotes an atmosphere of respect Ensures the implementation of school system policy Works with the school council to develop an annual school improvement plan Ensures coordination with other grade levels and buildings Maintains a school climate where teaching and learning proceeds uninterrupted, and students feel safe and welcome in school Ensures equity for all and values diversity in the school environment Promotes and participates in a culture of ongoing and embedded professional collaboration Celebrates building and school district successes Promotes a culture that encourages diverse student engagement opportunities including athletics, fine arts, clubs, and community service Curriculum and Instruction The principal: Motivates teachers to achieve the most effective instruction Supports the implementation of active learning through curriculum development and professional development Directs ongoing curriculum planning, coordination, and evaluation Consults and works with the Director of Teaching and Learning regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional collaboration Consults and works with the Director of Special Education regarding accommodations and interventions for students and coordinates the delivery of special education services with the Director Organizes time for instruction efficiently and effectively Implements an effective monitoring system for our Curriculum and Instruction Program Ensures that the learning needs of all students are met Leads in the development of student assessment strategies and staff training in the area of assessment Supports teacher collaboration and curriculum development revision Promotes and models the effective use of appropriate instructional technologies Support teacher leaders in curriculum development and effective instruction and inter-disciplinary work Supports vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment Supports effective teacher collaboration Organizational Leadership The principal: Hires, supervises, evaluates, and terminates school personnel Works with the district leadership team to plan and facilitate change Works collaboratively with school stakeholders in decision making Supervises and evaluates the performance of teachers and other staff using performance standards to identify areas for growth Ensures maintenance of the building and grounds Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, direct, respectful and responsive Prepares and administers the budget by applying current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practices within the scope of responsibility. School and Community Relations The principal: Involves parents in meaningful ways Assesses and responds to community needs and perceptions Promotes partnership among school, business, and the community through both school and personal involvement Interprets, articulates, and promotes community awareness of the school’s mission, vision, programs, activities, and services Establishes effective mechanisms for communication inside and outside the school building

Requirements

Successful candidates will be able to articulate a vision of alignment and equity, team building, and mutual support across both schools.
The successful candidates will possess effective communication skills and have a strong knowledge in the following areas: educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, supervision and staff evaluation.
The successful candidates must have the ability to promote a team environment, be self-directed learners, be committed to meeting the needs of all students, and have the ability to form strong relationships with parents, staff and community members.

Nice To Haves

Experience in building level administration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the school stakeholders in articulating a shared mission and vision for the school
Provides encouragement and support for teachers to try new things
Holds teachers accountable for high standards and expectations for all students
Participates in and contributes to the district’s leadership team
Models ethical behavior and promotes an atmosphere of respect
Ensures the implementation of school system policy
Works with the school council to develop an annual school improvement plan
Ensures coordination with other grade levels and buildings
Maintains a school climate where teaching and learning proceeds uninterrupted, and students feel safe and welcome in school
Ensures equity for all and values diversity in the school environment
Promotes and participates in a culture of ongoing and embedded professional collaboration
Celebrates building and school district successes
Promotes a culture that encourages diverse student engagement opportunities including athletics, fine arts, clubs, and community service
Motivates teachers to achieve the most effective instruction
Supports the implementation of active learning through curriculum development and professional development
Directs ongoing curriculum planning, coordination, and evaluation
Consults and works with the Director of Teaching and Learning regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional collaboration
Consults and works with the Director of Special Education regarding accommodations and interventions for students and coordinates the delivery of special education services with the Director
Organizes time for instruction efficiently and effectively
Implements an effective monitoring system for our Curriculum and Instruction Program
Ensures that the learning needs of all students are met
Leads in the development of student assessment strategies and staff training in the area of assessment
Supports teacher collaboration and curriculum development revision
Promotes and models the effective use of appropriate instructional technologies
Support teacher leaders in curriculum development and effective instruction and inter-disciplinary work
Supports vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment
Supports effective teacher collaboration
Hires, supervises, evaluates, and terminates school personnel
Works with the district leadership team to plan and facilitate change
Works collaboratively with school stakeholders in decision making
Supervises and evaluates the performance of teachers and other staff using performance standards to identify areas for growth
Ensures maintenance of the building and grounds
Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, direct, respectful and responsive
Prepares and administers the budget by applying current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practices within the scope of responsibility.
Involves parents in meaningful ways
Assesses and responds to community needs and perceptions
Promotes partnership among school, business, and the community through both school and personal involvement
Interprets, articulates, and promotes community awareness of the school’s mission, vision, programs, activities, and services
Establishes effective mechanisms for communication inside and outside the school building