Principal- Trinity Day Academy

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to Day Academy (TDA) is a therapeutic day school that supports students who require specialized instruction in a therapeutic small-group setting outside the general education classroom. The school uses research-based behavioral and therapeutic methods delivered by Special Education Teachers School Adjustment Counselors and Behavior Assistants and instruction is tailored to meet individual needs with accommodations and modifications to support curriculum access. Objective:This is a unique leadership opportunity for a high-quality educator with a laser like focus on the teaching and learning process with a clear understanding of how to effectively manage operational systems including budget and facilities. The individual must be passionate about equity and creating powerful school communities that work for students and families who have been traditionally underserved. The principal will lead the ongoing focus for success to raise student achievement. The principal will collaborate with teachers parents community members district administration and other internal and external resources and stakeholders to implement effective educational programs building improvements systems tools community partnerships and other resources to accelerate student :Promote the achievement and growth of all students and the success of all staff by cultivating and creating a shared vision that makes powerful teaching and learning the central focus of schooling and ensure every student is prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and become responsible citizens and community contributorsContinually monitor and assess progress provide feedback and connect educators to additional support as neededEnsure that instructional practices in all settings reflect high expectations regarding content and quality of effort and work engage all students and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles needs interests and levels of readinessEnsure that all teachers use a variety of formal and informal methods and assessments to measure student learning growth and understanding and make necessary adjustments to their practice when students are not yet learningProvide effective and timely supervision and evaluation in alignment with state regulations and contract provisionsUse multiple sources of evidence related to student learning including state district and school assessment results and growth data to inform school and district goals and improve organizational performance educator effectiveness and student learningPromote the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by ensuring a safe efficient and effective learning environment using resources to implement appropriate curriculum staffing and schedulingUnderstand and comply with state and federal laws and mandates school committee policies collective bargaining agreements and ethical guidelinesPromote the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff through effective partnerships with families community organizations and other stakeholders that support the mission and vision of the school and districtAddress family concerns in an equitable effective efficient and culturally responsive mannerEnsure that policies and practices enable staff members and students to interact effectively in a culturally diverse environment in which students backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respectedDemonstrate strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skillsDevelop and nurture a culture in which staff members are reflective about their practice and use student data current research best practices and theory to continuously adapt instruction and achieve improved results. Model these behaviors in the administrators own practiceEmploy strategies for responding to disagreement and dissent constructively resolving conflict and building consensus throughout a district/school communityEliminate racial gaps and biases within the school or district in student access opportunities and outcomes so that all children experience high-quality rigorous and culturally relevant grade- level instructionQualifications:Licensed by the Mass Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in Principal/Asst. Principal3-5 years school leadership experience preferably in an urban settingDemonstrated success leading a team of educators to improve student achievementExcellent written communication and public speaking skillsCan lead the teaching and learning process with a clear understanding of the operational of Employment: Non-Union 12-month Year positionSalary: $110000- $125000PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing): Frequent fine motor use such as typing filing. Frequent standing walking sitting bending stooping as needed. May lift push pull up to 20 lbs. Travel between school locations throughout the workday as needed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequent overtime or night work required etc.): May need to attend after school hours training events and/or meetings on occasion and as ELIGIBLE: NoREPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee