Pocasset Elementary School Principal

POCASSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSTINGCloses: June 11 2026ESSENTIAL DUTIES* Provides visionary instructional leadership to ensure high levels of student achievement and continuous school improvement aligned with district goals and the Strategic Plan.* Establishes and maintains a positive inclusive safe and supportive school climate that promotes student well-being belonging and academic success.* Leads the implementation monitoring and evaluation of curriculum instruction and assessment practices to improve student outcomes.* Uses multiple sources of student performance attendance behavioral and climate data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.* Supervises and evaluates certified and non-certified staff in accordance with district procedures collective bargaining agreements and state regulations.* Recruits develops mentors and supports staff through professional learning coaching and performance feedback.* Oversees the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) including academic behavioral social-emotional and intervention services.* Serves as the building-level coordinator for Section 504 plans and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.* Collaborates with special education personnel to ensure implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) accommodations and student support services.* Plans organizes and supervises all school operations programs activities and events.* Develops and maintains effective communication and partnerships with students families staff community organizations and other stakeholders.* Promotes meaningful family engagement and responsive communication to support student success.* Oversees student attendance initiatives and ensures the maintenance of accurate student records in accordance with district state and federal requirements.* Coordinates and supervises building support services including transportation food services health services library/media services facilities custodial operations and school safety functions.* Leads emergency preparedness planning school safety initiatives crisis response and reunification procedures.* Manages building resources and budgets responsibly to support instructional priorities and operational needs.* Ensures compliance with School Committee policies administrative procedures collective bargaining agreements and all applicable local state and federal laws and regulations.* Facilitates shared decision-making and fosters a culture of collaboration innovation accountability and continuous improvement.* Represents the school and district in community professional and interagency partnerships as appropriate.* Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or provide effective instructional and operational leadership for the school ensuring a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes academic excellence social-emotional growth and the success of every student. The principal will support continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making evidence-based practices collaborative leadership and implementation of the Tiverton School Department Strategic shall be evaluated annually by the Superintendent using the district-approved administrative evaluation system and in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Education standards and district expectations.