Hart Magnet Elementary School Elementary School Principal

Stamford Public Schools

Posted on : 10-04-2025

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Stamford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 195753 - 199107

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 10-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Administration Certified/Elementary School Principal

Date Posted:
2/24/2025

Location:
Stamford CT

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
03/16/2025

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL Bilingual Education or ESL with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Elementary School Principal

Summary Description
The Elementary School Principal works with the District Administrative Team to prepare each and every student in their school for higher education and success in the 21^st century. The principal is the academic and the administrative leader of his/her school and is responsible for communicating and supporting the vision of:

High expectations for the achievement of all students in their building
High Quality academic programs within all classrooms in their school including curriculum instruction and assessment
School support and accountability systems including supervision and evaluation of employees planning and implementing school improvement plans leadership and professional development for all staff members
Shared responsibility by the entire school community(faculty staff students and families) for achievement of the School and District Goals
The Elementary School principal reports to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Scope of Responsibilities

Vision Mission and Goals Guides and implements a communitywide shared vision of learning based on SPSs vision and mission beginning with communicating high expectations for student performance; reviews and refines vision regularly using various sources of information and continuous data analysis and makes this vision reality through the creation and implementation of a School Improvement Plan. Promotes a positive collegial environment which supports learning by students and staff.
Teaching and Learning Ensures the success and achievement of all students by monitoring and continuously improving teaching and learning in their building. This includes ensuring that curriculum taught within their building align with District Connecticut and national standards (ensuring coherence and alignment with secondary school curriculum and instruction). The principal is also responsible for directing professional learning within the building calling upon support from the Central Office Team when necessary to provide appropriate support for staff members. Additionally the principal is responsible for leadership of the School Data Team which monitors and evaluates student learning using assessments and data and accountability strategies to improve achievement. Major areas must include monitoring and evaluating progress towards closing the achievement gap and overseeing Common Core State Standards implementation.
Organizational Systems and Safety Aligns the school operations and resources to support academic programs and schools; supervises and evaluates certified and uncertified staff to guarantee the school is safe efficient and provides a highly effective learning environment.
Family and Stakeholders Acts to ensure equity and access to resources and opportunities for all students and their families; collaborates with families and other stakeholders to respond to diverse community interest and needs
Ethics and Integrity Acts ethically and with integrity; creates and sustains in their school an ethical culture committed to values beliefs and practices aligned with the SPS vision
Education System Upholds and advocates for state federal and local policies that support excellence and equity in education

Derived from the Connecticut School Leadership Standards

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Administers and supervises the school and its regular and special education teaching staff. Directs school staff ensuring operational effectiveness and an effective learning/working environment.
Evaluates certified staff (Assistant Principals Teachers) and uncertified staff (Paraeducators Office Support Staff Security Workers Custodians etc. as required by district policies.
Fosters a work environment that is studentfocused and resultsoriented
Participates in the recruitment selection placement induction support of all school staff both certified and noncertified.
Provides leadership and oversight for the School Data Teams and Professional Learning Communities to support instruction assessment professional development and support programs
Coordinates the work of school staff and collaborates with district curriculum and instruction staff to develop and implement instructional practices and programs to improve student learning.
Directs the design of a schoolbased intervention plan to provide appropriate tiered support for student learning.
Participates in the planning of school and community events and attends whenever possible.
Monitors and directs adherence with all district state and policies regulations reports and procedures. Interprets district state and federal policies and laws/regulations related to elementary education to K5 staff students and the community. Monitors the preparation of all required federal state and local reports related to their school.
Keeps wellinformed about current trends in Elementary School curricula and best instructional practices and communicates trends throughout the school community. In particular becomes knowledgeable about Common Core Curricula and standards and supports its implementation in the school and the district
Ensures the needs of English language learners and students with disabilities are met in each school; advocates for equitable resources and support to assure high achievement of all students
Assists in the development of the SPS budget and monitors the budgets for their school. Prepares and monitors the school budget.
Maintains good relations and communications with parents and community groups
Performs related work as required

Knowledge and Skills

Commitment to creating schools that prepares each and every student for higher education and success in the 21^st century
Demonstrated ability to build an integrated collaborative team that exhibits excellent communications and develops a collegial environment within the school to support learning for all.
Extensive knowledge of learning theory program implementation best practices in instruction of students and assessment processes
Use of datadriven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives
Excellent conceptual analytical problem solving organizational and leadership skills
Thorough knowledge of federal state and local laws policies and procedures related to public schools
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies
High standards of ethics honesty and integrity
Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Qualifications

Connecticut Professional Educator Certificate Intermediate Administrator 092
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration. Doctoral degree is desirable
Minimum of three 3 years administrative experience or related intern experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of elementary school administration as well as the current best practices in elementary school instruction.
Demonstrated experience in managing programs staff supervision and school operations.
Experience in leading educational programs and reform including the ability to deploy resources and prioritize and manage multiple projects; experience in curriculum development preferred
Knowledge and understanding of student and program assessment data analysis program development and evaluation effective instructional strategies learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to teaching and learning
Superior communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
Experience working in an urban/multicultural environment including experience with ESL TESOL Sheltered Content or bilingual experience and language fluency in a language other than English is preferred.
High standards of ethics honesty and integrity

UNION:
Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)

WORK YEAR:
Per SAU Contract

SALARY:
Per SAU Contract.
School Year: Starting between $195753 $199107 depending on experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Online application is required.

Internal Applicants Please upload:

A cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for this position
A resume
A minimum of 3 letters of reference at least one of which is from a current supervisor

External Applicants Please upload a minimum of 3 letters of reference at least one of which is from a current or recent past supervisor.

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Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Administration

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