What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal - Union Elementary School position at Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools?
Union Elementary School (UES) sits in the middle of the progressive town of Montpelier, Vermont, the state’s capital. While offering a wide variety of cultural experiences that range from music to theater to lecture series in Montpelier itself, we are also a 40 minute drive to Burlington and right down the road from multiple world-class ski areas. Local lakes, hiking trails, nature centers offer ample opportunity for year-round outdoor activity that Vermont is known for around the globe. All this equates to Montpelier being an ideal spot to live, work, and play.
Union Elementary School is searching for an elementary level principal for its outstanding 350 current students and 81 staff members beginning July 1, 2025. We are a school that values cultural inclusivity, collaboration, high levels of learning for all students, and outdoor education.
Vermont is an incredibly progressive state in the world of education and Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools lead the effort in many areas. MRPS is continually growing its system of proficiency-based learning, student engagement, and effective multi-tiered system of supports so that all learners reach high levels of achievement. Our next principal at UES will have the opportunity to lead a veteran staff in reaching our lofty goals for students.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
-- The confidence to collaborate with a knowledgeable staff and District leadership team;
-- Instructional leadership focused within proficiency-based learning and effective multi-tiered systems of support;
-- A commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity - eliminating the predictability of achievement based on identity status;
-- Proven relationship-building with students that not only encourages but also enables student voice;
-- Effective, proactive communication skills with students, parents, and District leadership;
-- An ability to cultivate a positive climate and healthy collaborative culture;
-- A connection to our community’s values.
Job Requirements:
Masters Degree
8 years of teaching in an elementary school or equivalent
Educational Leadership License
Interested candidates are asked to apply via SchoolSpring, or submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of licensure, and three current letters of reference to Libby Bonesteel, Superintendent of Schools, Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools, 5 High School Drive, Unit #1, Montpelier, VT 05602. If applying outside of SchoolSpring, please provide long essay responses (one page maximum) to the following questions:
1. What does high levels of learning for all students mean?
2. What will elementary education look like in ten years?
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $106,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $106,000 - $130,000
