Principal - Elementary - Watson Elementary School

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

Position:  Principal - Elementary

Job Description:  The principal will lead teachers and staff, set goals and ensure students meet their learning objectives. The principal oversees day-to-day operations, handling disciplinary matters, manages a budget and hires teachers and other personnel.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the administrative head of the school and, as such, have responsibility for coordination of the total resources of the school and general supervision of all school activities, safety, and welfare.
2. Be responsible for the development of satisfactory conduct among the pupils in his school, taking such action as he/she deems necessary within the restrictions of state law and policies of the School Committee, to correct and improve the conduct of all pupils (including formulating, publicizing, and practicing adequate provisions for meeting emergencies such as fire, storm, or other sudden dangers).
3. Be responsible for general evaluation of the effectiveness of all educational activities.
4. See that adequate school and pupil records are kept securely safeguarded.
5. Carry on a program for the continuous improvement of instruction in the school, consistent with the philosophy of education approved by the Fall River School Committee.
6. Their leadership in this area shall include a cooperative relationship with all key staff members, and shall involve participation of the school faculty in planning and conducting a suitable and effective program for all students in the school.
7. Maintain high morale of staff and sound human and professional relationships with the school, and shall be available for consultation with teachers, students, and parents.
8. Assign all professional staff within the building in accordance with the limits of their certification and competency.  These staff members to be directly responsible to the principal in conjunction with the district administration.
9. Make recommendations to the Superintendent in the areas of recruitment, selection, assignment orientation, in-service training, evaluation, transfer, promotion, and dismissal of staff.
10. Assign, direct, and supervise all staff members working in the school.
11. Maintain a cooperative relationship with regard to the lunch program for the school.
12. Maintain a cooperative relationship with respect to school bus arrangements for the school.
13. Work cooperatively with the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendents, and the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of the budget and in the business operation of the school.
14. Administer and safeguard all funds that may be received or disbursed by the school.
15. Interpret the educational objectives of the school to parents and other citizens of the community and encourage their participation in efforts to improve the school program.
16. Represent the school through participation in the activities of local, state, and national professional organizations, and encourage other staff members to extend their participation in a similar way.
17. Cooperate with recognized social and law enforcement agencies in such a way as to utilize the service of these organizations for the best interest of the school.
18. Maintain an interest in, and a concern for, the welfare of the total school system.
19. Perform all other related activities that are assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Massachusetts Certification as a Principal.
• Five years of teaching experience.
• Inspirational leader with demonstrated experience to lead a recognized, high performing school.
• Enthusiastic with a history of proven results.

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: Superintendent

Supervises:  School Staff

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits to be negotiated within an individual contract.  

Closing Date for Applications:  Until filled

Salary : $119,000 - $133,000