Schofield Elementary Principal 1.0 FTE SY 2627

Wellesley, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Performance Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

Facilitate the development of a shared mission and vision;
Encourage and use a variety of strategies to assess student performance accurately;
Apply current principles practices and research to foster effective teaching;
Lead the review of curriculum instruction and assessment practices;
Promote and model the effective use of appropriate instructional technologies;
Hold teachers accountable for having high standards and positive expectations that all children can perform at high levels;
Work with teachers and staff to supervise and evaluate their performances using performance standards and to identify areas of growth; and
Supports ongoing professional development for self colleagues and staff.

Organizational Leadership

Applies research and organizational leadership skills;
Demonstrates communication skills that are clear direct and responsive;
Creates a positive informed climate for collegial teaching and learning;
Facilitates constructive change;
Plans for models and encourages collaboration and shared decision making; and
Applies strategic planning techniques that foster systematic approaches and result in sound decisions.

Administration and Management

Carries out personnel selection supervision evaluation and management functions for the school or district effectively;
Carries out all duties as outlined in State and Federal special education laws and requirements and the No Child Left Behind Act
Applies current knowledge of policy formation and legal requirements within the scope of responsibility;
Applies current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practices within the scope of responsibility;
Applies current knowledge of auxiliary programs within the scope of responsibility; and
Uses appropriate technologies to lead manage and communicate.

Promotion of Equity and Appreciation for Diversity

Strives to ensure equity among programs and learning opportunities for staff students and parents; and
Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

Community and Corporate Partnerships

Assesses the needs of parents community and business members and involves them in decision-making;
Promotes mutually beneficial partnerships among staff parents businesses and the community; and
Interprets articulates and promotes the vision mission programs activities and services of the school and district.

Professional Development

Models professional behaviors that contribute to addressing the needs of students;
Demonstrates enthusiasm for his/her own learning;
Demonstrates and promotes an atmosphere of respect for self and others; and
Models ethical behavior.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:12 month (260 days) 40 hours per week with benefits and salary in accordance an individual employment contract.

EVALUATION: Performance for this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Committees policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Qualifications
1. MA DESE Certification for Principal PreK-6.
2. Masters Degree in Educational Leadership Organizational Behavior or Related Field in Education.
3. Three to Five Years Experience in an Administrative Role.
4. Three to Five Years Experience Teaching Training or Providing Staff Development.

Diversity is a core value of WPS. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive school environment for all and seek to hire team members who will enrich our diversity.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age physical mental or psychiatric disability genetics race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin or military status.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Performance Responsibilities:Instructional LeadershipFacilitate the development of a shared mission and vision;Encourage and use a variety of strategies to assess student performance accurately;Apply current principles practices and research to foster effective teaching;Lead the review of curriculum...