Assistant Principal

Job Description:

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Assistant Principal, under the general supervision of the Principal, provides leadership and support for the school community with the goal of providing excellent outcomes for all students. In collaboration with the Principal, this role is responsible to support annual school goals, identify action steps and strategies for achieving those goals, and develop criteria for evaluating the accomplishments of the established goals.

Responsibilities:

• Fosters a culture and climate that supports the emotional well-being of students and staff

• Provides visible administrative leadership

• Functions as the Principal's designee when required

• Is an informed, decisive problem-solver

• Provides instructional leadership and assists in the development of curriculum and instructional programs

• Champions equitable access and opportunities

• Assesses student performance, using data to improve teaching and learning, and uses technology as a tool for school management and learning

• Assists in the direction and supervision of professional, paraprofessional and support staff in the school

• Evaluates staff and provides timely and meaningful feedback and professional development opportunities

• Ensures excellent academic programs with high expectations for all students

• Communicates and partners with teachers, parents, and community members

Qualifications:

• Connecticut certification as an Intermediate Administrator Endorsement (092) required.

• Master's Degree

• At least 2 years of experience with leadership responsibilities preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of elementary teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong collaborative and leadership skills

• A record of superior performance as an educator and evidence of successful leadership in an elementary school setting

• Substantial knowledge of elementary curriculum, assessment, and instruction

• Experience with students who have significant behavioral needs and programming.

• Deep understanding of the special education process

• Knowledge of evidence-based decision-making protocols

• Strong public presentation and writing skills

• Skilled in staff evaluation and providing timely and meaningful feedback

• Record of successful communication and partnership with teachers, parents, and community members

• Enthusiasm for learning

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Salary and Benefits:

• Per the Ledyard Administrator Association agreement

To Apply:

Applications will only be accepted online. A review of applications may begin immediately.

Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website,http://www.ledyard.net/district/employment_opportunities

or

Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, disability (including pregnancy), status as a Veteran, or any classification protected by state or federal law.