Principal

The Block Island School anticipates seeking a part-time principal (3-4 days per week). JOB GOAL: The Block Island School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, and discipline. To create a learning community characterized by exemplary professional practice and high student achievement in a safe and collaborative school environment. Supervisory Responsibilities: - Oversees the daily management of the school and office. - Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district in accordance with state evaluation requirements. - Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff. - Recommends the hiring of all faculty and staff for the school in collaboration with the School Improvement Team. - Oversees, hires, and evaluates the performance of clerical, janitorial, and cafeteria staff. Duties/Responsibilities: - Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents. - Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students. - Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students. - Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues. - Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school committee. - Presides over staff meetings. - Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management. - Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed. - Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed. - Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment. - Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate. - Represents the school in community activities and meetings. - Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including the PTA, community organizations, and leaders. - Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides. - Engages in ongoing professional development connected to the strategic goals of the district and school. - Maintains a deep understanding of local, state, and national policies, while keeping abreast of trends in education. - Engages in the design thinking process for continuous improvement and data-based, innovative strategies to maximize success for all students. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent supervisory and leadership skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations. - Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal education laws, regulations, policies, and requirements. - Thorough understanding of the instructional methodology. - Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration. - Ability to identify and solve problems. - Creative thinking skills. - Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or and Google Suite. - Extensive understanding of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging to the educational setting.