Principal, Elementary. 2026-27
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Job Location:
Oxford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Elementary School Principal Lafayette Elementary School (Grades PreK2)
Work Year: 238 Days
Reports To: Superintendent
Position Overview
The Principal of Lafayette Elementary School provides dynamic instructional leadership and administrative oversight for a PreK2 campus committed to academic excellence and the development of the whole child. The Principal will lead all aspects of school operations with a focused emphasis on high-quality literacy and mathematics instruction aligned to the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MCCRS). The role requires a visionary leader who fosters collaboration data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in early childhood and primary education.
Qualifications
Required:
- Valid Mississippi Administrator License (Class AA or higher).
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful administrative experience preferably at the elementary level.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience preferably at the elementary level.
- Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership curriculum implementation and staff supervision.
- Strong knowledge of early literacy and numeracy development including evidence-based instructional practices.
Preferred:
- Experience in early childhood or primary school administration (PreK2).
- Proven success in improving student outcomes in literacy and mathematics.
- Proficiency with data analysis and educational technology tools.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
- Lead the design implementation and monitoring of a rigorous standards-based curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and mathematics development.
- Ensure effective early literacy instruction in alignment with the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act and support interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Promote high-quality math instruction that builds conceptual understanding and numeracy from PreK through Grade 2.
- Support and evaluate instructional practices using walkthroughs data analysis and feedback cycles.
- Guide teachers in the effective use of student data to inform instruction intervention and enrichment.
- Oversee Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics and behavior.
School Culture and Climate
- Cultivate a positive inclusive and safe school culture that values relationships equity and high expectations for all students.
- Foster strong partnerships with families and the community to support student learning and engagement.
- Lead the development of social-emotional learning initiatives and positive behavior supports for early learners.
Personnel and Supervision
- Recruit supervise and evaluate certified and classified staff in accordance with district policies and state guidelines.
- Provide ongoing professional development aligned with district goals and identified staff needs.
- Promote collaboration among grade-level and instructional teams to ensure consistency and quality in instruction.
Operational and Fiscal Management
- Manage the daily operations of the school including scheduling budgeting facilities and safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with district state and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
- Monitor the effective use of instructional materials technology and resources to support teaching and learning.
Assessment and Accountability
- Oversee the implementation of formative and summative assessments consistent with state and district standards.
- Analyze performance data to monitor progress toward school improvement goals and report results to stakeholders.
- Lead school improvement planning to achieve measurable growth in literacy and math outcomes.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Classroom Experience
- Dayforce
- Go
- Cloud Computing
- AWS
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
