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Elementary School Principal

Fuller Meadow Elementary School
Boxford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2025
Position Summary Middleton is a small town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. According to the latest statistics, the town’s population is approximately 10,000. The town has gained popularity in the recent past due to its location and number of amenities. There are two elementary schools in town, Fuller Meadow School (grades K-2) and Howe Manning School (grades PK; 3-6). Middle and High School students attend Masconomet Regional School. We are seeking an innovative, forward-thinking school leader to continue to inspire our teachers, staff, and students. The district has been focused on three pillars: inclusive practices, social/emotional learning and innovative teaching practices. This position is designed for the purpose of providing the leadership necessary to enhance the educational development of each student. Provides instructional leadership to staff, including: curriculum planning, review and implementation; professional development; the implementation of all school committee policies, and the development of administrative systems and procedures which maximize the effectiveness of the school. The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy. Principal Job Description Title:Principal Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Evaluated By: Superintendent of Schools Position Function/Job Purpose: This position is designed for the purpose of providing the leadership necessary to enhance the educational development of each student. Provides instructional leadership to staff, including: curriculum planning, review and implementation; professional development; the implementation of all school committee policies, and the development of administrative systems and procedures which maximize the effectiveness of the school. The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Ensures a safe, pleasant and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy. Qualifications: Certified as a principal by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the elementary level. A master’s degree or higher with a major in educational administration. A minimum of five years teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary level. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. Ability to set standards of performance, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of all building personnel. Demonstrated success in the formulation and carrying out of policies, programs, and practices in prescribed areas. Experience with curriculum, including implementation and evaluation of curriculum and staff development programs. Demonstrated ability with developmentally appropriate programs, interdisciplinary curriculum and integrated Special Education programs. Strong public relations skills and tangible evidence of ability to relate to pupils, parents, colleagues, and the central office administration. Experience with developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning programs and/or curriculum. Knowledge of Special Education regulations. The successful candidate will have: Skills to manage personnel and programs; communicate effectively orally and in writing, problem solve, and work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents, and the public. Knowledge of instruction, learning frameworks, school law, and district policies; communication methods to foster teamwork and collaboration among staff; effective time management skills to be organized and thorough in completing tasks; using the change process to effectively manage change to ensure a climate of continuous improvement. Dispositions include providing consistent, fair and policy-based direction to others and make independent judgment; possess a high moral personal standard; maintain a high degree of integrity in all facets of work; keep and maintain accurate records; maintain confidential and sensitive information; meet deadlines; communicate effectively with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; communicate in oral and written form; prepare and present materials in a professional nature. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Supervises classroom instructional practices. Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation of all school activities. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school. Works in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent to assure the effective implementation of the school system curriculum and mandated assessments. Establishes programs, classes, and schedules to meet student needs. Maintains complete school records relating to enrollment, attendance, grading, health, etc. Establishes guidelines and fosters positive incentives for student behavior. Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school. Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; to interpret and implement School Committee policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems. Coordinates or supervises such building support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions, library and counseling activities, and the like. Implements and supervises the school’s Special Education Program, in cooperation with the Director of Student Services, coordinates Special Education services and oversees the implementation of 504 and curriculum accommodation plans. Receives and coordinates all referrals for special education or ELL services. Evaluates teachers in the school according to the state’s Educator Evaluation Standards and protocols and the terms of the Agreement Between the School Committee and the Educators’ Association. Participates in principals’ meetings and such other meetings as are required or appropriate. Prepares and submits the school’s budgetary requests and monitors expenditures of funds. Works collaboratively with other elementary principals, district directors, and members of the central administrative staff on district-wide planning and resolution of district-wide concerns. Keeps the Superintendent informed of the school’s activities and issues that may arise in the building. Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field. Co-chairs School Council as required by the Education Reform Act of 1993. Promotes effective instructional practices for students and teachers including instruction for students and consultative services for teachers. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. Terms of Employment Determined by the Boxford School Committee and documented in an individual contract as negotiated by the Superintendent of Schools. Work Environment: Be able to work in a close environment Be able to work in moderately noisy environment Be able to handle frequent interruptions Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 25 lbs. Be physically and emotionally capable of carrying-out responsibilities and duties in a busy, computerized environment. This position requires hand/wrist movement as in writing or using a computer keyboard/mouse and moderate to frequent exertion in body movements such as reaching, bending and twisting. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and to use a computer. Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of the Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. Applicants are informed that school systems are required to obtain all available criminal offender record information (CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR51.00) from the criminal history systems board (CHSB) of any current or prospective employee of the school department.

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