Assistant Principal

Job Description:

Greenwich Public Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for Riverside Elementary School beginning July 1, 2024.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in developing and establishing the school goals and objectives and planning the school's instructional program.

• Assists in defining and disseminating information about school disciplinary policies and procedures to families, students, staff, and community.

• Assists in developing and administering school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.

• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.

• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to personalized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.

• Prepares class schedules, master schedules, and extracurricular activities.

• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.

• Supervises departments as assigned.

• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.

• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resources issues.

• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.

• Encourages family involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families.

• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.

• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement, and continued employment.

• Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as how to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.

• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to develop and implement projects.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Passion for innovative thinking and inquiry approach to instruction

• Excellent understanding of personalized learning, educational best practices, and the use of data to inform instruction

• Eligibility for Connecticut State Intermediate Administrator Certification (#092)

• Previous school administrative experience preferred

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 2372.