K-8 School Principal (start July 1, 2025)

The Brighton Elementary School seeks an energetic individual with exceptional leadership capacity to serve as Principal of their school with approximately 110 students pre-k to grade eight. The preferred candidate must demonstrate an understanding of current practices that advance holistic outcomes for student learning. Individuals must have experience in effectively leading and managing personnel, support systems, complex change and effectively engaging a school-community. Candidates are expected to show evidence of successful collaboration, strong communication skills, continuous personal learning and a learner centered approach. Qualifications: 1.Vermont Principal's Certification 2.Minimum of five years’ classroom teaching experience. Leadership or administrative experience preferred. 3.Demonstrated knowledge of educational policies, practices and standards; and federal and state requirements; familiarity with curriculum, instruction and assessment practices; and demonstrated experience with budgetary and supervisory responsibilities. 4.Strong written, inter-personal, communication, technology and collaboration skills. 5.Experience in developing and implementing successful strategies for a supportive school environment and a multi-tiered system of supports for diverse learners. 6.Experience with Responsive Classroom, PBiS, Universal Design for Learning 7.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as deemed acceptable by the Brighton Elementary School Board. Position Goal: To promote the School Mission in conjunction with the NCSU Design for Learning. Brighton Elementary School Mission: We believe our mission at Brighton Elementary School is to engage students in acquiring skills that promote lifelong learning, engaged and responsible citizenship, critical thinking, communication, and appreciation for diversity. We commit ourselves to the collective responsibility of upholding high, attainable, and consistent expectations in a learning environment that supports the academic and social-emotional development of all students. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefit package provided. This is a 260-day contract. Application Process: Please submit a letter of interest; a resume listing three current references (or current letters of reference), transcripts and copy of appropriate Vermont license via Schoolspring.com (preferred) or to: Nancy Griffith: Human Resources Coordinator North Country Supervisory Union 121 Duchess Avenue, Ste A Newport, VT 05855 or via email: nancy.griffith@ncsuvt.org The screening process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Check required. Equal Opportunity Employer.