John D. Runkle School Principal

District Profile

The Public Schools of Brookline with a staff of approximately 1600 supported by a $109M budget provide an extraordinary education for every child. Eight K-8 schools feed into one comprehensive high school. Brooklines Pre K-8 system provides distinct advantages for children. Each childs unique path to achievement is supported in academically exciting and programmatically rich environments. A dynamic diverse community of teaching professionals works collaboratively innovating and inspiring each other and their students. Staff gets to know students intellectually developmentally and culturally.

The John D. Runkle School is a vibrant academic and social community of students parents

guardians and staff. The school community values each individual member of our Runkle

family and takes pride in the richness of our diversity. The Runkle School is committed to developing a positive and joyful school culture and uses best teaching practices to help students develop as people meet high academic standards and develop Runkles Values: Respect Unity Nurturing Ideas Kindness Learning from our Mistakes and Effort. We believe that children are most likely to succeed when a trusting partnership exists between home and school. Runkles programming for students includes K-8 Spanish classes African American and Latino Young Scholars Gay-Straight Student Alliance Student Council Model United Nations and more. We have an incredibly supportive PTO that organizes an International Night Halloween Fair Math and Science Night Middle School Activities and 8th Grade Graduation celebrations. Runkle School is the home to Brooklines K-8 RISE program for students on the Autism spectrum. We were named a United Champion School through the Special Olympics organization last year. Runkle School is a special place to learn and work. We continue to improve our practice through the pandemic while addressing heath safety academics social-emotional learning and most importantly equity.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Public Schools of Brookline seek an outstanding administrator to serve as Principal of the K-8 Runkle School responsible for Educational Leadership School Management Professional Development Equity and Relationships with Community.

Educational Leadership

• Leads with integrity courage vision hope and compassion
• Serves as the school site leader the primary liaison between the school and the district office
• Makes decisions based on sound educational principles
• Communicates the school and district vision goals needs and accomplishments to students school personnel families and the community
• Establishes and maintains a healthy school climate focusing on the learning of students and staff
• Promotes ongoing positive communication with parents and community agencies effectively involving them in the education of children
• Provides direction to staff in developing and maintaining a rigorous and relevant course of study meeting the needs of students
• Implements and monitors school curriculum to ensure that content scope and sequence are appropriate to student learning at different grade levels and reflect the principles of the states Common Core of Learning and Curriculum Frameworks
• Leads pedagogy and curriculum within established parameters designed to meet student needs; to influence continuous improvement for all students.
• Fosters creative and innovative learning environment in which all students are inspired to excel.
• Establishes standards and expectations for proper student conduct; supports the appropriate methods to encourage discipline and commitment to adhere to established guides; maintains high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development.
• Implements and supervises the evaluation of instructional programs; interprets data to improve learning and teaching.
• Integrates theory principles practices and recent research for effective teaching learning and curriculum development.
• Works closely with the Director of Special Education and Deputy Superintendent of Student Services to ensure that the special education needs of children are met effectively and efficiently
• Oversees the implementation of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System within the school as appropriate
• Supervises and evaluates staff using performance standards; works to ensure excellence in instruction and ongoing improvement
• Implements comprehensive student support services and activities geared to the needs and interests of all students

Equity

• Serves as an advocate for equal access to education and equal opportunities in education for all children
• Applies and adapts school or state guidelines to meet needs of a diverse student population in compliance with federal and state law state regulations and school committee policy as applicable
• Promotes respect for all members of the school community. Fosters a school climate that addresses the individual needs of students in a diverse society
• Recognizes and addresses bias in teaching materials assessment instruments school practices and school organization. Works to eliminate bias.
• Works closely with the Deputy Superintendent of Student Services and the Director of Special Education in ensuring that appropriate instruction and services are provided for students with special needs

School Management

• Manages the school effectively
• Collaborates well with staff in decision-making team building and developing productive strategies which foster improving learning and teaching
• Administers the school budget. Serves as the liaison between the central office and the school regarding financial decisions and concerns; works closely with the Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Administration; communicates prudent fiscal practices to staff