CREC's Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet Elementary School seeks a highly qualified, innovative, entrepreneurial instructional leader to serve as Assistant Principal.
Qualifications And Key Attributes
- Eligibility for Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (092)
- Evidence of significant student achievement results
- Experience working and collaborating within a diverse environment
- Experience managing adults; goal-setting, providing meaningful feedback and setting professional development plans
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and empower staff, recognize success and promote accountability
- Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and utilize data to drive instruction, operations and organizational decision-making
- Belief that all students can learn at a high level
- Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of CREC Schools
The candidate will work closely with and under the direction of the principal to:
Curriculum and Instruction
- Provide leadership and direction in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Oversee the implementation of effective instructional practices in all subject areas
- Monitor curriculum development and design to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet instructional needs
- Monitor classroom instruction and provide timely feedback to teachers
- Analyze assessment data and set goals with faculty for ongoing improvement
- Develop and implement long range plans for curriculum, instructional evaluation, and school improvement
Accountability and Professional Development
- Interview, select, and orient new faculty
- Define expectations for faculty performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with parents
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
- Confer with faculty regarding professional growth; work with faculty to develop and accomplish improvement goals
- Plan and facilitate professional development opportunities
School Culture
- Promote collaboration and encourage innovative and progressive thinking
- Encourage frequent communication among faculty, students, parents, and the community
- Appropriately recognize and reward excellence and effectively address poor performance
- Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts
- Collaborate and advise teachers on classroom management methods and interventions
School Operations
- Create schedules and manage ordering of classroom supplies/materials
- Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and timely reports
- Manage the use and maintenance of school facilities
- Ensure that school policies are uniformly observed and that student management is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the student handbook
- Develop and follow clearly articulated plans for daily operations and implementation of student services, including support services, discipline management, and crisis intervention