CES Principal Application
Job Description
Center Elementary School Principal, PK-4
12 Old Farms Rd.,
Willington CT 06279
Willington Public Schools
40A Old Farms Rd., Willington, CT
06279
Position
Summary
Willington is seeking a dynamic
individual as the Principal of a PK-4 small rural elementary school with a
warm, caring and successful educational environment for its 240 students,
staff, and their families. This educator must be student-centered,
an effective communicator, highly visible, with expertise in instructional
practices and proficient in technology. Students transition from Center to Hall
Memorial Middle School (grades 5-8) and complete their 9-12 education at Region
19, E.O. Smith High School.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Principal shall:
·
Provide educational
and instructional leadership and assist in the development of curriculum and
instructional programs for grades PK-4 and in the district.
·
Analyze student
achievement results to identify areas of need and inform school improvement
efforts.
·
Engage staff in
the development and continuous refinement of a shared vision for effective
teaching and learning.
·
Advocate educator
and staff excellence through continuous improvement to develop and achieve the
school and district’s vision of high expectation for all students.
·
Lead the
recruitment, hiring and strategic placement of highly-qualified staff in
collaboration with the administrative team.
·
Direct,
supervise, and evaluate professional, paraprofessional and support staff.
·
Prepare and
effectively monitor the school budget.
·
Oversee
operations at the school included school safety.
·
Build
relationships with families and community members.
·
Work
collaboratively with Hall Memorial School (grades 5-8) administration and staff
on aspects of curriculum, hiring, professional learning, and operations.
·
Demonstrate
strong pedagogical skills, ability to coach adults, and technology proficient.
·
Establish a
program of public relations furthering the community’s understanding and
support of the total school educational program.
This position is full time (200 days)
with a competitive salary and fringe benefit package. Qualified applicants can
find the application by clicking on the CES Principal Application link above and should email the application, a letter of
interest, current resume, two current letters of professional reference, copies
of certification and transcripts to Jacqueline J. Jacoby, Ed.D., Interim
Superintendent, at jjacoby@willingtonct.org
This position will remain open until a
qualified candidate is found and accepts an offer of employment. The district
reserves the right to close the job position when a suitable applicant has been
found.
E.O.E.