Job Description:
Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, youll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.
Employment Terms: This unique "60/40" split role offers a dynamic opportunity to bridge administrative leadership with direct instructional impact. The schedule is structured as follows:
- 60% Administrative Assignment: Conducted on a 12-month professional schedule.
- 40% Teacher Assignment: Conducted on a 10-month academic schedule.
Position Overview: The Supervisor (60/40 Split) is a dual-role leadership position designed to drive student achievement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, equitable special education services at the BP Missions Integrated Special Education Preschool Center. This leader provides strategic oversight for program compliance while remaining grounded in the classroom environment. As a key member of the districts instructional team, the Supervisor collaborates across departments to promote continuous improvement, drive data-informed decision-making, and ensure alignment with New London Public Schools district-wide priorities and state requirements.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instructional Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality PreK curriculum and specialized instructional practices.
- Personnel Supervision: Supervise, coach, and evaluate teachers and support staff to ensure effective, research-based instructional delivery and professional growth.
- Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts to identify and retain highly qualified personnel dedicated to the mission of the program.
- Strategic Coordination: Manage program scheduling and resource allocation in coordination with support staff to optimize student learning environments.
- Compliance & Excellence: Drive districtwide student achievement by overseeing compliance with federal and state laws (IDEA), managing departmental expectations, and utilizing data to inform school improvement initiatives.
- Professional Integrity: Serve as an exemplary model of professionalism, communication, and dedication to the profession, fostering a culture of equity and academic excellence.
Minimum Requirements
- Administrative Certification: Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor Certificate (092).
- Special Services Endorsement: Must hold a valid CSDE Comprehensive Special Education Certification (Endorsements 061, 265, or 065).
- At least five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience with a currently held valid teaching certificate.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; a strong understanding of research-based strategies in instructional leadership; and a proven ability to serve as a model of integrity.
Preferred Requirements
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed and restorative practices.
- Strong understanding of instructional technology and data-driven decision-making processes.
- Experience in innovation and designing new program developments for students in a high-needs environment.
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