Assistant Principal

New London Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 138,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Other fringe benefits

Job summary

New London Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Assistant Principal to join the leadership team. The role provides strategic oversight and operational management to sustain a high-achieving, innovative learning environment.

Reports to the Principal. Includes a 12-month administrative schedule with salary around $161,927 per year, and integration with district policies and magnet programs. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid CT CSDE educator certificate with endorsement 092.
• Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or leading at the elementary school level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall school management including academic, co-curricular, magnet and support programs.
• Promote inclusive and diverse learning culture focusing on equity and growth.
• Establish annual school improvement goals and evaluate progress.
• Assist in managing building operations and scheduling.
• Work with instructional leaders on curriculum, magnet programming, budgets and staff assignments.
• Ensure ethical use of district funds and compliance with policies.
• Develop programs to encourage staff, student, parent involvement.
• Support staff growth and innovative teaching approaches.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and personnel decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole)

Communication

Education

CT CSDE educator certificate (endorsement 092)

Teaching experience (5+ years)

Educational leadership training/doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to

Principal

Salary Range

$161,927 per year

Employment Terms

Full-Time, 12-Month administrative position. Other terms are set by the Board of Education in accordance with the New London Administrators' Education Association contract.

Position Overview

The Elementary School Assistant Principal serves as a vital member of the elementary school leadership team, providing the strategic oversight and operational management necessary to maintain a high-achieving and innovative learning environment.

Bargaining Unit

NEW LONDON ADMINISTRATORS' EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with the overall management of the school including academic (Tier 1, 2 and 3), co-curricular, magnet and support programs in accordance with district policies and procedures.


• Assists with the promotion of an inclusive and diverse learning culture where every student finds equity, purpose and continually grows academically and emotionally.


• Assists in establishing annual school improvement goals on a clearly defined priority basis, prepares strategies for achieving those goals, and develops criteria for evaluating the accomplishments of the established goals.


• Assists with managing all building operations.


• Works closely with instructional leaders on curriculum, magnet programming, and assists with the creation of schedules, budget development and assignments of staff


• Responsible for expending district funds ethically and in accordance with district and City policies.


• Develops programs and activities that enhance communication and encourage meaningful involvement by staff, students, parents in the operations of the magnet school.


• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.


• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation of the school's certified and non-certified staff and in the advancement, transfer, demotion, discipline or severance of these personnel.


• Assists with the necessary paperwork related to staff recruiting and hiring in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.


• Assists in developing programs to orient staff to the broad purposes of school, as well as to specific required skills in instructional methodologies and school procedures.


• Contributes to the development of district-wide policies.


• Keeps informed on current trends, practices, and research in education by advanced study, by attending conferences, and by other appropriate means.


• Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with students, parents, and community groups to foster understanding and solicit support for overall objectives and programs.


• Assists in directing and supervising support services at the individual school level, such as maintenance; security; food services; transportation; extracurricular activities; and library activities.


• Assists in managing the master schedule to maximize productivity amongst teachers that best algin with the needs of students and academic programming.


• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with student and parents.


• Assists in operating the school in such a way as to provide the most effective setting for learning possible and takes all reasonable precautions to safeguard the safety, health, and welfare of students and staff members.


• Collaborates with staff, parents and community partners to strengthen engagement and the overall school community.


• Assists in developing a program of public relations furthering the community's understanding and support of the school educational program inclusive of all the magnet pathways.


• Adheres to the Connecticut School Leadership Standards.


• Leads Title IX work as assigned.


• Supports the established goals articulated in the District's long-term strategic plan.


• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent/Designee, Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Pathways and/or the Director of Academics and Professional Learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 092


• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.


• Demonstrated experience in teaching or leading at the elementary school level.

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.


• Sixth year, doctorate, or another planned program in educational leadership, ELL, or special education


• Knowledge of magnet school program development and implementation


• Knowledge of inquiry-based teaching and learning


• Demonstrated ability to work with and engage educators, community members, and families from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds.


• Knowledge of instructional technology that supports teaching and learning.


• Knowledge of International Education, Arts and/or STEM themes and educational programming


• Demonstrated leadership abilities in an ethnically diverse community


• Experience in supporting building-level Special Education and English Learners programs and services

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.