Principal Elementary Level

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of SchoolsTo learn more about our Center Elementary School To learm more about the Longmeadow School District please visithttps:// learn more about the search process please visit: MISSION:The Longmeadow Public School District is seeking an outstanding educator to become the new Principal of Center Elementary School beginning July 1 2026. Longmeadow is a suburban community of Springfield MA known for its tradition of educational excellence collaborative teamwork and continuous improvement. Candidates must be able to apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a shared commitment to school improvement and student learning. Candidates must be committed to deeper learning for all students through identity-based instruction and be passionate about creating schools of belonging. Previous successful elementary school leadership experience is desired with a demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead learning and teaching. Candidates should possess a Masters degree or higher and a valid MA license as a school principal. RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Effective Instructional Leadership1.1 Facilitate the development of a shared mission and vision.1.2 Apply current learning principles practices and research to foster effective teaching and student learning.1.3 Value and promote diversity and inclusion.1.4 Lead the renewal of curriculum and instructional programs including the use of a variety of teaching and assessment strategies.1.5 Promote and model the effective use of appropriate instructional technology.1.6 Supervise evaluate and hold staff accountable for implementing high standards and positive expectations that all students can perform at high levels.1.7 Provide and support ongoing professional development and professional and personal well-being for staff.2. Effective Organizational Leadership2.1 Apply research and organizational leadership skills in developing a climate of continuous improvement based on research and data.2.2 Communicate clearly directly and responsively.2.3 Plan for model and encourage collaboration and shared decision-making.2.4 Lead strategic planning that fosters systemic approaches and results in sound decisions.2.5 Use data and information as the basis for identifying and solving problems.2.6 Promote a positive school climate that encourages appropriate behavior promotes positive self-concept fosters personal growth prevents and intervenes in inappropriate behavior and stimulates effective learning.3. Effective Administration and Management3.1 Maintain school compliance with all federal state and local laws and regulations.3.2 Lead personnel selection supervision evaluation and management functions for the school.3.3 Apply current knowledge of policy and legal requirements in managing the school.3.4 Apply current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practice for the school.3.5 Manage school operations including scheduling personnel management facilities management information management and other aspects of school life.)3.6 Use appropriate technologies to administer responsibilities.3.7 Manage preparation of all necessary federal state and local reports grant applications and other documents for the school.4. Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity4.1 Ensure equity among programs and learning opportunities for staff students and Relationships With The Community5.1 Assess the needs of parents and community members involve them in decision-making and develop appropriate information and service programs.5.2 Promote partnerships among staff parents business and the community.5.3 Interpret articulate and promote the vision mission programs activities and services of the school and district.6. Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities6.1 Demonstrate enthusiasm for his/her own learning.6.2 Demonstrate and promote an atmosphere of respect for self and others.6.3 Model ethical : Longmeadow Public Schools policy and contract and DESE RESPONSIBILITIES: YESThe following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements:PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job : Light-lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to10 : Occasionally (O) Up to 1/3 of the timeFrequently (F) From 1/3 to 2/3 of the timeConstantly (C) 2/3 of the time or moreStanding (F)Sitting (O)Walking (F)Lifting (O)Reaching (F) Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionHandling (F) Seizing holding grasping turning or otherwise working with hand(s)Fingering (F) Picking pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarilyTalking (F) Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken wordHearing (C) Perceiving the nature of sounds by the airNear Acuity (C) Clarity of vision at 20 inches or lessFar Acuity (C) Clarity of vision at 20 feet or moreColor Vision (F) Ability to identify and distinguish colorsField of Vision (C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixedon a given ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is : Level 3 Moderate level of OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Year - 20 days of vacationSALARY: Commensurate with education and experience and regionally Type: Full-timeJob Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of SchoolWelcome to Center Elementary SchoolTo learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your web browser: Opportunity EmployerThe Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

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