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Location

Fitchburg, MA | United States

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Job description

Fitchburg Public Schools believes deeply in the potential for every student to succeed and works tirelessly each day to create an anti-racist school environment that is built around high expectations, an inclusive and welcoming culture, and an expectation of excellence for all. Fitchburg's goal is to increase personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

The vision of each of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, and in collaboration with the Central Office, the Principal of Reingold Elementary 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 and efficiency of the school.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's and Master's degrees from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred
  • Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in:
    • Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK - 8)
    • SEI Endorsement
• Previous experience as a principal, headmaster, or equivalent;
• Proven track record of improving a school's students' growth and achievement;
• Proven track record of supporting and actively engaging instructional leadership teams;
• At least five (5) years of classroom teaching experience at the elementary level, is preferred;
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Hmong are our most common languages;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Principal will

• Provide leadership and oversight on daily operations for all students and staff at Reingold Elementary School;
• Foster a strong partnership to work cooperatively with all members of the school community to support the district's theory of action, goals, and values;
• Identify, train, and implement systems that will support students' success, and direct/coordinate the efforts of teachers and families with support services;
• Utilize a positive proactive approach to maintain a standard of student behavior designed to foster trust, respect, and minimize school and classroom interruptions;
• Serve as chairperson on the School Council to develop and implement the school improvement plan and as an advisor to the Parent Teacher Organization;
• Promote the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment, using resources to implement appropriate curriculum, staffing, and scheduling;
• Plan and develop the budget process with appropriate staff; prepare budget recommendations and maintain an approved budget that supports the district's vision, mission, and goals;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff members including administrators, teachers, educational assistants, nurses, and support staff, and serve as evaluator and coach for all staff;
• Plan and conduct faculty meetings grade level meetings, data meetings, and professional development as necessary to promote and maintain high standards for staff, students, and community members about the mission, vision, and core values of the school and district;
• Collaborate with other district administrators in assessing and recommending district programs and services;
• Serve as a member of the district leadership team and other district-level committees as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools;
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding students, families, personnel, and school matters
• Perform any other reasonable duty assigned/requested by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee
• Experience meeting DESE requirements school committee policies, and district procedures and expectations in elementary schools;
• Provide support and leadership in the development of cohesive and connected programs specifically designed to address the opportunities for ALL students;
• Promote the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by cultivating a shared vision that makes powerful teaching and learning the central focus of schooling;
• Ensure that all teachers design effective and rigorous standards-based instruction consisting of well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes;
• Ensure that instructional practices in all settings reflect high expectations regarding content and quality of effort and work, engage all students, and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness;
• Ensure that all teachers use a variety of formal and informal methods and assessments to measure student learning, growth, and understanding and make necessary adjustments to their practice when students are not learning;
• Provide effective and timely supervision and evaluation in alignment with state regulations and contract provisions
• Use multiple sources of evidence related to student learning, including state, district, and school assessment results and growth data, to inform school and district goals and improve organizational performance, educator effectiveness, and student learning;
• Participate in system-wide curriculum development and work with faculty to improve and revise curricula continuously;
• Collaborate with district admin in the development of a cohesive orientation and screening process for; students and families;
• Maintain a professional understanding of the current research that affects the improvement of teaching and learning;
• Experience implementing a structured literacy approach to early readers;
• Family and Community Engagement:
• Foster a culture of welcoming and belonging for all students, families, and staff;
• Promote the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff through effective partnerships with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders that support the mission of the school and district;
• Collaborate with families to support student learning and development both at home and at school;
• Engage in regular, two-way, culturally proficient communication with families about student learning and performance
• Address family concerns in an equitable, effective, and efficient manner;
• Communicates consistently and regularly with the wider school community regarding school activities and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
  
  

Reports to: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

Evaluated by: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

Terms Of Employment/Salary/Work Year

The work year shall consist of 21 days during the twelve months commencing each July 1. Such work year shall include days when school is scheduled to be in session. The Principal may also be required to work the one full week before the opening day of school and the one full week after the final day for staff. The scheduling of all their workdays during the contract year shall be at the discretion of the Principal but subject to the submission by the Principal of a written proposed schedule which is subject to the approval of the Superintendent, together with the requirement of working the days set forth above.

• Salary range: $122,000 -
  
  

Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg;

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI before your start of employment.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The School Committee's policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [email protected]

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