Principal of Pine Grove School (K-4)

Avon Public Schools

Avon (CT)

On-site

USD 178,000 - 188,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Avon Public Schools in Avon, CT, seeks a Principal for Pine Grove School (K-4). The candidate will serve as instructional leader and chief administrator, driving a positive environment for teaching and learning and ensuring alignment with district goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating curriculum across grades, visiting classrooms, supervising staff, managing the budget, and fostering collaboration with teachers, parents and the community.

Qualifications

Successful experience as a certified teacher at the elementary level
Certified as an intermediate supervisor (#092) in Connecticut
Knowledge of best practices in instruction, curriculum, and assessment
Experience with data-driven instruction and decision-making
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administrators, and parents
Ability to problem solve and reach consensus
Minimum of three years as a building or district administrator
Strong written and oral communications skills
Understanding of systems thinking and its implications for change and improvement

Responsibilities

Coordinate curriculum and instruction between grades and schools
Regularly visit classrooms and provide leadership for curriculum and instructional improvement
Ensure curriculum is implemented as written
Provide learning materials to support student progress
Lead in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning
Plan programs, schedules, and assignments for staff
Recruit, screen, and hire school personnel
Evaluate and supervise staff and provide substitutes as needed
Promote a positive school climate and safe environment
Manage school budget and resources

Skills

Communication

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Education

Elementary teaching certification

Connecticut Intermediate Supervisor #092

Job description

Job Description

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For External Applicants applying for a position. Applicants must complete all required fields of the application, as well as upload documents in support of their application, these include a cover letter specific to the position, an up-to-date resume, copies of any certifications, copies of any college/university transcripts, as well as three letters of reference dated within the last year for full consideration.

It is important to note that applications must be completed in one setting, as there is no option to save progress and return later.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The district may conduct interviews and make hiring decisions as qualified applications are received. The position will remain open until filled or until the district determines that a sufficient candidate pool has been established.

Qualifications: Successful experience as a certified teacher at the elementary level; certified as an intermediate supervisor (#092) in Connecticut; demonstrated knowledge of best practices in instruction, curriculum, and assessment that promotes continual improvement of student learning and the professional development of staff; experience with and knowledge of data-driven instruction and decision-making; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all staff, other administrators, and parents; demonstrated ability to problem solve and reach consensus; a minimum of three years as a building level or district level administrator; strong written and oral communications skills; an understanding of systems thinking and its implication for change and improvement

Job Goal: Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Schools, The Pine Grove School Principal will lead the students, faculty and staff to create and maintain a positive environment for teaching and learning.

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Compensation: In accordance with the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Administrative & Supervisory Association; Range Min $178,135-$187,636 Max; Benefits include: medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO (including vacation, sick and holiday pay), tax shelter annuity.

Work Year: In accordance with the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Administrative & Supervisory Association.

General Responsibilities: The Pine Grove School Principal is the instructional leader and chief administrative officer of the school; adheres to all policies of the Board of Education; coordinates curriculum and instruction between the grades; supervises and evaluates personnel in accordance with Board of Education policies; ensures the safety and health of students and staff; works to support the district’s and school’s mission and goals and develops procedures to monitor those goals; prepares and monitors a school budget; promotes a vision of learning that is shared and supported by teachers and parents.

Specific Responsibilities:

Curriculum and Instruction

Ensures that the curriculum is coordinated between the grades and assists other district administrators with the coordination of curriculum between the schools.
Regularly visits classrooms, confers with teachers, and provides leadership for curriculum and instructional improvement.
Ensures that the curriculum is implemented as written.
Ensures that all students are provided with an appropriate educational program and instructional materials to support student learning.
Promotes the use of multiple school level and classroom assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
Provides leadership in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning.

Personnel

Responsible for planning programs, schedules, and assignments of all certified and non-certified staff.
Assist district administrators with the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel.
Ensures effective and appropriate evaluation and supervision of all school personnel.
Ensures the availability of capable substitute teachers.

Student Relations

Implements procedures to provide the best educational conditions under which a student and teacher may work to ensure student success.
Ensures that school regulations and procedures promote the safety and health of all students and staff.
Maintains a positive rapport with students.
Maintains a positive school environment that promotes and celebrates the success of students and staff.

Finance and Business Management

Records and maintains accurate records as required by state and federal government, and local policies and regulations.
Responsible for the school’s total needs in planning a school budget, requisitioning instructional materials, equipment, and services with the funds allocated.
Held responsible for the supervision of expenditures within the appropriated school budget.
Supervises the collection and depositing of all funds associated with school activities and events.

School Buildings and Equipment

Works cooperatively with the Director of Facilities in supervising and maintaining the building, grounds, and school equipment.
Works with school personnel to ensure a safe and healthy school environment.

School Culture and Climate

Uses multiple strategies to influence school culture including school goals, leadership opportunities for teachers within the school, and shared understanding of authority and responsibility.
Collaborates with members of the school community to establish a climate of reflection and learning to improve the learning environment for students and the teaching and learning environment.
Leads the staff to develop shared values that create a positive school climate of openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.

Community and School Relations

Maintains a cooperative relationship with other schools in the district.
Recognizes the achievement of students and teachers.
Works effectively with the parent-teacher organization to promote school goals, student achievement, and a positive climate.
Maintains an effective public relations program.

Professional Development

Works with staff to plan and implement a professional development program that promotes the district goals, and school goals, while encouraging and supporting staff as they assume responsibility for their professional development.
Values staff members as expert sources of information and provides opportunities for faculty to learn from each other and take responsibility for their own growth.
Creates opportunities for staff to engage in discussion about teaching and learning to support district and school goals.
Using evidence of student learning as the basis for evaluating the success of the professional development program.

Non-athletic Co-curriculars

Manages all aspects of non-athletic co-curricular activities.