Principal PreK-8th Grade

Job DescriptionPosition: PrincipalReports To: SuperintendentWork Location: Barnet School Barnet VTSalary: Based on ExperienceFLSA Status: ExemptOur MissionIt is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.Position SummaryThe Caledonia Central School District and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union are seeking a Principal to lead Barnet School a small innovative PreK8 learning community for theschool year. The Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming administration budgetary planning discipline and counseling services.Teaching and Learning at Barnet SchoolAt Barnet we design and implement highquality instruction that is relevant to students lives and encourage them to take an active role in guiding their education. We live our values of respect responsibility and perseverance through a projectbased pedagogy that strongly emphasizes authenticity culture and relationships curiosity creativity and design.We strive to ensure that all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values them as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry honoring their voices questions curiosity and creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and global communities where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally creating active and engaged citizens. We prepare students to be leaders and contributors to their community and we ask educators to help students create highquality work that is rigorous and relevant. Barnet School is known for student leadership and innovation in schoolwide implementation of interdisciplinary proficiencybased graduation requirements transferable skills and Positive Behavior Intervention & Support practices. If you are our next principal you are committed to student voice and leadership and to cultivating respectful and supportive relationships with students. You have a background in interdisciplinary teaching and learning and an interest in helping students and staff design and implement highquality instruction to foster engaged learning. You are dedicated to supporting and empowering staff. You are a divergent thinker thought partner coach and problem solver comfortable exploring outofthe box solutions. You have strong leadership and communication skills and you develop/depend on teacherleadership. You are a datadriven decisionmaker and you seek input from teachers staff and community and use that input to inform your daily work. You set goals based on surveys assessments and student learning to improve the schools learning culture and align resources and make decisions focused on your schools improvement goals.Job DutiesLeadership and Vision: Develop and implement a clear vision for the school that aligns with district goals.Staff Management: Recruit hire and evaluate teachers and staff; provide professional development opportunities.Curriculum Oversight: Ensure that the curriculum meets educational standards and is effectively implemented in classrooms.Student Discipline: Establish and enforce school policies related to student behavior and discipline.Budget Management: Oversee the school budget allocate resources and ensure financial accountability.Community Engagement: Foster relationships with parents community members and local organizations to support school initiatives. Create and maintain formal and informal forms of communication through a variety of media.Data Analysis: Analyze student performance data to inform instructional practices and improve student outcome.Safety and Welfare: Ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all students and staff.Communication: Serve as the primary spokesperson for the school communicating effectively with stakeholders.Policy Implementation: Implement school district policies/procedures and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Uphold and carryout the CBA.Event Coordination: Organize school events including parentteacher conferences staff meetings and student activities.Mentorship: Provide support and guidance to new teachers and staff in their professional development.Oversees the daily management of the school and office. Ensure that facilities are properly maintained and work with facility staff to plan and carry out facility improvements.Ensures timely completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports test results and licensing information for students educators staff and school management.Coordinates staff development with SU directors for faculty and staff based on school and SU school improvement plans and provides training if needed.Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment.Oversees and implements the school budget approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate.Acts as liaison between the district/SU and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides.Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the supervisory union.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications/ExperienceMust hold or have the ability to obtain appropriate administrative licensure in Vermont.Must hold a masters degree in education administration or a related field.Five or more years of experience in education including educational leadership.Highly collaborative with all stakeholders including community partners A levelheaded calm communicatorSupportive of strong teacher leadershipSkilled in the implementation of traumainformed practicesKnowledgeable and fluent in: Personalized learning projectbased learning and proficiencybased assessmentKnowledgeable and fluent in: Habits of Work and Learning & Transferable SkillsPractices that expand beyond a behaviorist approach to discipline (restorative practices and collaborative problemsolving)Focused on building a culture of belonging and student voice. Committed to developing positive relationships with staff students and families. Your strong communication skills build community and positively represent the school. Able to work collaboratively with school leaders across the Supervisory Union.Demonstrated ability to coach staff of all experience levels including teachers new to the professionKnowledge and experience implementing a MultiTiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.Primary and secondary experience (as leader and/or teacher)Managing resources effectively (including budget and grants management)Physical RequirementsThe work environment is in a mixed environment with moderate noise temperatures that are controlled and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.The work is light/moderate work requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects.The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:Standing for prolonged periodsSitting for prolonged periodsRepetitive motions with the hands wrists or fingersRepetitive motions with force on the back or lower bodyAbility to feel grasp or hold objects by handDiscernment of colors visuallyDiscernment of letters or numbersDiscernment of objects under low light or distant conditionsUnderstanding and communicating in spoken languageUnderstanding and communicating in written languagePerception of soundsMaking decisions using logic and rational thinkingTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.Caledonia Central School District and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assure equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. CCSD and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring programs or policies on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry national origin age disability sex marital status or sexual orientation.

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