What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at Mountain Views Supervisory Union (School District)?
Mountain Views Supervisory Union invites applications for the position of Principal at The Prosper Valley School (TPVS) in Pomfret, Vermont. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a leader who desires and embraces the challenge associated with leading an environmentally focused school and a skilled staff to excellence. The elementary school is located in a beautiful valley where each classroom has direct access to forests, fields, a brook and a small astronomical observatory on a 30-acre campus. The families sending their students to TPVS have a proven track record of high expectations and community support. The school will provide high quality learning opportunities in the core content areas, the arts, physical education, and technology.
TPVS requires a leader who will foster innovation centered on place-based, outdoor and environmental education. The ideal candidate for this position must have experience with developing creative and inspiring standards-based curriculum in collaboration with teachers that aligns with the vision found in the Mountain Views Portrait of a Graduate. The Principal will have a deep understanding of teaching and learning, and effective instruction, assessment and data review practices as well as demonstrated leadership in inspiring teachers to grow and develop as a professional learning community. The candidate must also embrace working in collaboration with other principals and district administrators in building a coordinated program in a merged school district as well as potential community partners.
The Prosper Valley School is a member of the Mountain Views Supervisory Union which comprises seven towns with four other elementary schools and one union middle school/high school. The supervisory union’s operation is guided by a five-year Strategic Plan and the Portrait of a Graduate characteristics of Academic Success, Self Direction, Critical Problem Solving, Skillful Communication and Stewardship. The SU has a strong collaborative administrative team and supportive board. We welcome the addition of a professional interested in growing with us!
TPVS requires a leader who will foster innovation centered on place-based, outdoor and environmental education. The ideal candidate for this position must have experience with developing creative and inspiring standards-based curriculum in collaboration with teachers that aligns with the vision found in the Mountain Views Portrait of a Graduate. The Principal will have a deep understanding of teaching and learning, and effective instruction, assessment and data review practices as well as demonstrated leadership in inspiring teachers to grow and develop as a professional learning community. The candidate must also embrace working in collaboration with other principals and district administrators in building a coordinated program in a merged school district as well as potential community partners.
The Prosper Valley School is a member of the Mountain Views Supervisory Union which comprises seven towns with four other elementary schools and one union middle school/high school. The supervisory union’s operation is guided by a five-year Strategic Plan and the Portrait of a Graduate characteristics of Academic Success, Self Direction, Critical Problem Solving, Skillful Communication and Stewardship. The SU has a strong collaborative administrative team and supportive board. We welcome the addition of a professional interested in growing with us!
