Principal #2601 Primary School Principal -JTPS

Connecticut REAP
  • Watertown, CT
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description:

    Required Qualifications

    • Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (092).
    • Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field.
    • Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
    • At least three years of administrative or leadership experience in a school setting.
    • Demonstrated success in supporting student achievement and closing achievement gaps.
    • Experience with special education, Multi-Lingual Learners, and diverse student populations.
    • Experience implementing restorative practices and positive behavioral interventions.

    Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    • Deep understanding of early childhood and primary education, with a focus on child development and foundational literacy and numeracy.
    • Strong instructional leadership and knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and data analysis.
    • Strong relational leadership, fostering trust, collective efficacy, and a unified team culture.
    • Ability to facilitate PLCs and guide teachers through collaborative inquiry using student data.
    • Experience coaching and supporting teachers through modeling and actionable feedback.
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
    • Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
    • Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
    • Proficiency with technology and digital tools for instruction and administration.
    • Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.
    • Collaborative, team-oriented leadership with a commitment to equity, diversity, and culturally responsive practice.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide instructional leadership that promotes high academic standards and continuous improvement in Pre-K through Grade 2.
    • Builds and sustains a cohesive school community by establishing conditions where staff feel safe to innovate, collaborate, and engage in continuous improvement.
    • Supervise, evaluate, and coach teachers and staff to strengthen the delivery of evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction.
    • Support and facilitate high-functioning PLCs through collaborative inquiry cycles and the use of student learning data to improve teaching and learning.
    • Develop and implement school improvement plans aligned with district goals and state standards, with a focus on foundational skills.
    • Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe school climate that supports social-emotional learning and developmentally appropriate practices.
    • Analyze assessment data to identify student needs and guide targeted interventions in early literacy and numeracy.
    • Collaborate with families, community partners, and district personnel to support student success, well-being, and family engagement.
    • Ensure compliance with special education laws, promote Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and support the development and implementation of IEPs, 504 Plans, and inclusive practices.
    • Address student discipline in a fair, consistent, and restorative manner.
    • Oversee daily school operations, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.
    • Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and the broader school community.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWatertown, CT

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