The Pawtucket School Department is seeking school principals to lead initiatives that positively impact student achievement at the elementary level. The Superintendent is seeking a dynamic, energetic, optimistic, instructional leader who will work collaboratively with teachers, students and the community to create a school culture of respect, responsibility and results.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, serves as the instructional leader and chief administrative officer of an elementary school.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Exercises vision and provides leadership that appropriately involves staff, parents, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of the school’s mission; recognizes the individual needs of all staff and students, including those who are at risk because of diverse cultures, backgrounds or abilities; applies effective human relations skills; encourages and develops the leadership of others; analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow-up.
- Identifies and creatively coordinates the use of available human, material, and financial resources to achieve the school’s mission and goals; bonds the school community through shared values and beliefs; initiates and manages constructive change; advances the profession through participation as a member of local, state, and national professional groups.
- Articulates beliefs persuasively, effectively defends decisions, explains innovations, and behaves in ways that are congruent with these beliefs and decisions; demonstrates skills in nonverbal communication, including impact of personal image, to communicate a positive image of the school.
- Involves staff, parents, students and the community in setting goals; identifies--in collaboration with staff, parents and students--the decision-making procedures the school will follow; applies the process of consensus building both as a leader and as a member of the group.
- Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment and their relationship to program goals and objectives; encourages students and staff to participate in co-curriculum activities that enhance and complement what is learned in the classroom.
- Regularly assesses the teaching methods and strategies being used and ensures that they are appropriate, varied and effective; applies principles of teaching and learning for both children and adults; articulates effective classroom management and planning processes.
- Sets high expectations for students, staff, parents, and self; helps teachers understand and apply teaching styles that complement the varied learning styles of students; encourages students and staff alike to set high personal goals and offers encouragement and support in the achievement of those goals.
- Involves others in designing staff development programs that match the goals of the school with the needs of the participants; encourages staff participation in professional development activities; engages in continuing personal and professional development.
- Uses a variety of techniques and strategies to assess student performance, individual staff and personal performance, progress toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and the effectiveness of the overall instructional program.
- Be proficient with data management systems and possess the ability to analyze student achievement data; demonstrate an understanding of Response to Intervention (RTI) as it relates to student success including familiarity with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Fosters constructive suggestions from students, staff, parents, and the community for improving the school’s program; applies effective observation and conferencing skills; inspires teachers at all levels of skill and experience to acquire new competencies and experiences.
- Demonstrates a level of human relations skills which assures that the evaluation process will be helpful rather than destructive; develops professional growth plans to improve teaching and administrative performance.
- Uses collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish the school’s mission, goals and objectives; facilitates the identification, training, and monitoring of the staff to ensure effective support in accomplishing the strategic plan of the district; provides a safe, orderly climate for learning; manages the operation and maintenance of the physical plant.
- Applies understanding of the school district budget and its specific implications for the school; involves staff and representative members of the community in the development of school budget priorities, based upon the mission and strategic plan of the district.
- Is aware of and subject to appropriate state and federal laws, district policies and the regulations of the Rhode Island Department of Education.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
- Education: A Master’s Degree in School Administration or related field;
- Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of leadership at the school site level as an assistant principal or principal at the elementary level; and successful completion of an approved principal training program, or comparable program of study;
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years teaching experience;
- Satisfactory evaluations in the last three (3) years.
Knowledge of:
Modern instructional techniques and curricular concepts, especially as they are related to the elementary school; instructional technology; effective practices of professional learning communities, and the importance of collaboration and articulation in these areas; the District’s philosophy of the role of the elementary school; principles and practices of school administration, including school finances, teaching methods and techniques, evaluations, and program development, applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; an understanding of child development and the social and individual challenges inherent at each stage of development; human resources development; school law; conflict resolution; public relations; principles of effective management, staff supervision and administration.
Skilled at:
Planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the activities of a professional and support staff; presenting ideas effectively, verbally and in writing; dealing constructively with conflict and developing consensus; selecting, supervising and evaluating subordinates; dealing effectively with people within the community; team building; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Rhode Island driver license with a driving record acceptable to the District; Rhode Island School Administrator Certificate must be obtained prior to placement as an administrator.
Salary Range: Full year with full benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $141,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Rhode Island School Administrator Certificate (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pawtucket, RI 02860 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pawtucket, RI 02860: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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