Principal Ezra H. Baker Innovation Elementary School (K-3)

Ezra H. Baker Innovation Elementary School serves students in grades K-3. The successful applicant will have a coherent vision of high quality teaching and learning and the ability to foster a climate that demands both. We are looking for an educational leader who is able to create the conditions that ensure effective teaching in every classroom, every day including a commitment to supporting the needs of all students and an appreciation of the diversity of the families in our community.  While management of the building is a given for any successful principal, we are seeking an expert in teaching, curriculum, and assessment. In addition, the principal has the task of leading the school in its efforts to achieve its mission, supervise and evaluate assigned staff, take lead responsibility for designated school functions, support families as partners, and maintain an overall environment that promotes student development.  

COMPENSATION: $130,000 - $136,000 Based on Experience

All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website. A CORI application must be completed with our Central Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate administrative leadership and management responsibility for all aspects of school operations.
• Promote and support the community of diverse individuals and their families in our district and celebrate the opportunities that make our community stronger because of its diversity.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate all building staff members.
• Supervise curriculum development to assure the implementation of established programs of study, and provide for the planning and adaptations of programs to meet the needs of individual students.
• Assume responsibility for budget planning through coordination with various members of the staff, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Instruction, the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations, and the Superintendent of Schools.
• Provide leadership in relation to ensuring inclusive programming for all learners including special education, English learners, students of color and those who experience economic challenges.
• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate at the school with an emphasis on student and teacher performance.
• Serve at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools when assigned responsibilities related to the District and Baker Elementary School.
• Consults with all relevant program managers, including the Assistant Director of Special Education, Curriculum Directors, and ELE Coordinator plan, implement, and appropriately supervise programs within the building to enhance individual student education and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree with substantial graduate study in educational administration, supervision and evaluation preferred
• Massachusetts Certification as an elementary Principal/Assistant Principal
• A minimum of five years of successful administrative experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal at the elementary level
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

 

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PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:
Thomas Campbell, Director of Human Resources
Office of the Superintendent
296 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: (508) 398-7611

Salary : $130,000 - $136,000