Position Summary
We are seeking an innovative, forward-thinking school leader to continue to inspire our teachers, staff, and students. The district has been focused on three pillars: inclusive practices, social/emotional learning, and innovative teaching practices.
Principal Job Description
Title:
Principal
Reports To:
Superintendent of Schools
Evaluated By:
Superintendent of Schools
Position Function/Job Purpose:
This position is designed for the purpose of providing the leadership necessary to enhance the educational development of each student. The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Ensures a safe, pleasant, and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school policy.
Qualifications:
Certified as a principal by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the elementary level.
A master’s degree or higher with a major in educational administration.
A minimum of five years teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary level.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to set standards of performance, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of all building personnel.
Demonstrated success in the formulation and carrying out of policies, programs, and practices in prescribed areas.
Experience with curriculum, including implementation and evaluation of curriculum and staff development programs.
Strong public relations skills and tangible evidence of ability to relate to pupils, parents, colleagues, and the central office administration.
Knowledge of Special Education regulations.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Supervises classroom instructional practices.
Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation of all school activities.
Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
Works in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent to assure the effective implementation of the school system curriculum and mandated assessments.
Establishes programs, classes, and schedules to meet student needs.
Maintains complete school records relating to enrollment, attendance, grading, health, etc.
Establishes guidelines and fosters positive incentives for student behavior.
Implements and supervises the school’s Special Education Program.
Evaluates teachers in the school according to the state’s Educator Evaluation Standards.
Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and issues that may arise in the building.
Prepares and submits the school’s budgetary requests and monitors expenditures of funds.
Promotes effective instructional practices for students and teachers.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
Terms of Employment:
Determined by the Boxford School Committee and documented in an individual contract as negotiated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Work Environment:
Be able to work in a close environment.
Be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.
Be able to handle frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Be physically and emotionally capable of carrying out responsibilities and duties in a busy, computerized environment.
Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and to use a computer.
Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
It is the policy of the Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
Applicants are informed that school systems are required to obtain all available criminal offender record information (CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR51.00) from the criminal history systems board (CHSB) of any current or prospective employee of the school department.
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We are seeking an innovative, forward-thinking school leader to continue to inspire our teachers, staff, and students. The district has been focused on three pillars: inclusive practices, social/emotional learning, and innovative teaching practices.
Principal Job Description
Title:
Principal
Reports To:
Superintendent of Schools
Evaluated By:
Superintendent of Schools
Position Function/Job Purpose:
This position is designed for the purpose of providing the leadership necessary to enhance the educational development of each student. The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Ensures a safe, pleasant, and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school policy.
Qualifications:
Certified as a principal by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the elementary level.
A master’s degree or higher with a major in educational administration.
A minimum of five years teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary level.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to set standards of performance, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of all building personnel.
Demonstrated success in the formulation and carrying out of policies, programs, and practices in prescribed areas.
Experience with curriculum, including implementation and evaluation of curriculum and staff development programs.
Strong public relations skills and tangible evidence of ability to relate to pupils, parents, colleagues, and the central office administration.
Knowledge of Special Education regulations.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Supervises classroom instructional practices.
Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation of all school activities.
Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
Works in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent to assure the effective implementation of the school system curriculum and mandated assessments.
Establishes programs, classes, and schedules to meet student needs.
Maintains complete school records relating to enrollment, attendance, grading, health, etc.
Establishes guidelines and fosters positive incentives for student behavior.
Implements and supervises the school’s Special Education Program.
Evaluates teachers in the school according to the state’s Educator Evaluation Standards.
Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and issues that may arise in the building.
Prepares and submits the school’s budgetary requests and monitors expenditures of funds.
Promotes effective instructional practices for students and teachers.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
Terms of Employment:
Determined by the Boxford School Committee and documented in an individual contract as negotiated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Work Environment:
Be able to work in a close environment.
Be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.
Be able to handle frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Be physically and emotionally capable of carrying out responsibilities and duties in a busy, computerized environment.
Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and to use a computer.
Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
It is the policy of the Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
Applicants are informed that school systems are required to obtain all available criminal offender record information (CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR51.00) from the criminal history systems board (CHSB) of any current or prospective employee of the school department.
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