ANTICIPATED Elementary Principal SY 2627

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:

At South Burlington School District we believe in supporting the whole employeeinside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing competitively priced health insurance dental coverage sick time professional time and other leaves. Additionally we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement wellness initiatives Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: Elementary Principal

Location: Rick Marcotte Central School Chamberlin School Orchard School

Job Group: Administrator

Pay Level: Exempt

Reports To: Superintendent

Summary: Serves as the administrative leader and primary instructional leader of the building. Provides instructional leadership to staff through professional learning coaching curriculum planning review and implementation; supervises and evaluates staff; and analyzes multiple sources of data to inform decision making and continuous improvement. Responsible for the day-to-day buildings and grounds administration activities and the safety and welfare of all assigned staff and enrolled students. Ensures a school environment that is physically socially and emotionally safe for students and staff and that recognizes and fosters diversity equity inclusion and belonging for all students. Oversees all school programs in the building including special education and related services ensuring compliance with federal and state mandates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serves as the administrative building leader by:
1. Implementing policy and procedure changes as directed by the Superintendent or by State and/or Federal mandates. Ensures compliance with Federal and State Programs.
2. Ensuring alignment and implementation with the districts strategic plan MTSS implementation and grant-funded school improvement plans in collaboration with the EDLSS.
3. Working collaboratively with MTSS instructional leaders to implement Tiered practices and PD.
4. Prepares the school budget in consultation with the Business Manager.
5. Monitors expenditures of the funds allocated ensuring that the school is run efficiently on budget and with a direct link to the educational goals of the district.
6. Works with Central Office personnel to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school.
7. Maintains accurate records as required by Federal State and local officials.
8. Works with the Director of Learning and Student Services to coordinate the annual assessment calendar.
9. Oversees all remedial and special services within the school including special education Section 504 and related services in consultation with the Director of Learning and Student Services. Ensures implementation of IEPs and other plans adherence to required timelines and due process and compliance with all federal and state special education mandates; ultimate accountability for special education compliance within the building rests with the Principal.
10. Leads processes that assure students attendance achievement growth and development including but not limited to: student evaluation student conduct reporting standardized testing maintenance and transfer of records.
11. Assists with capital improvement projects in consultation with the Business Manager.

1. Manages building level curriculum and instruction by:
2. Establishing priorities for educational materials and supervising the selection and evaluation of instructional materials to meet the needs of students and teachers with allowable anticipated funds.
3. Leading building level improvements of the total educational program.
4. Implementing and monitoring the district-approved curriculum at the building level.
5. Maintaining cohesive educational programs with the middle/high school and in conjunction with the Director of Learning and Support Services.
6. Serving as the buildings primary instructional leader by providing training coaching and feedback; leading professional learning communities/teams; and ensuring consistent implementation of district-approved curriculum instructional practices and assessment expectations.
7. Analyzing student learning growth attendance behavior and other relevant data (including disaggregated data) to identify trends and equity gaps; using findings to inform school improvement planning decision making and allocation of staff and resources.
8. Supervises and directs all personnel assigned to the building in their activities related to the safe orderly operation of the school and ensures a positive school climate by:
9. Managing assigned building level personnel issues and concerns.
10. Recruiting hiring evaluating and terminating as appropriate professional support staff and substitutes within the building in consultation with the Superintendent/designee. Makes hiring recommendations of final candidates to the Superintendent/Designee.
11. Assigning teachers to classrooms and students to classes. Plans programs schedules and assignment of teacher duties.
12. Evaluating performance and effectiveness of programs and staff. Coordinates in-service training for staff.
13. Creating and sustaining a school climate that is physically socially and emotionally safe including prevention of and response to bullying harassment and discrimination and promoting practices that advance diversity equity inclusion and belonging for all students.
14. Serves as the School Community/Relations Manager by:
15. Maintaining and promoting relationships with students staff parents/guardians volunteers support groups and outside agencies.
16. Interacting with students in a constructive manner to encourage individuals to perform at their highest level.
17. Participating in district-wide activities in-service programs and committees as appropriate.
18. Recognizing accomplishments and achievements of students and conjunction with the Superintendent communicates the schools program and accomplishments to the community.
19. Maintains professional development for self and assigned staff by:
20. Developing annual staff development plans and in-service training in consultation with the Superintendent/Designee to include any and all state and federal mandates of law including but not limited to: sexual harassment confidentiality and Act 1.
21. Approving all professional development workshops leaves and other activities in accordance with school and individual staff development plans and in consultation with the Director of Learning.
22. Maintaining current information on legal/financial developments of educational legislative reforms.
23. Remaining current on educational/school administration issues with which appropriate licensure may be maintained.
24. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages assigned professional and support staff. Is responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of the school. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the districts policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising and managing performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is required.

Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree required. Five (5) or more years experience in teaching and administration preferably at the elementary level.

Certificates Licenses and Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License with appropriate level endorsement and Administrator certificate.

Other Skills and Abilities: Personal computer word processing database internet and spreadsheet skills. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Demonstrated success in administrative planning program development utilization and modification of resources is preferred. A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community is essential. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies are also required. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity sustainability and delivering exceptional customer service is essential.

Why Join SBSD

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily

Required Experience:

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