Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

Job Description:

Greenwich Public Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for Riverside Elementary School beginning the 2026-27 school year. Home to approximately 475 students enrolled in Grades K-5, Riverside Elementary School is a neighborhood school fostering academic excellence in a culture and environment supporting student social and emotional growth. Riverside has been consistently identified as a school of distinction.

The Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff, and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective family, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and families; and managing budget items. The Assistant Principal serves as a member of the administrative team to develop and implement the total school program. The Assistant Principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principals absence from the school.

The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a school in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Individuals interested in more detail about the position are encouraged to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for Greenwich Public Schools: Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Passion for innovative thinking and inquiry approach to instruction
• Excellent understanding of personalized learning, educational best practices, and the use of data to inform instruction
• Eligibility for Connecticut State Intermediate Administrator Certification (#092)
• Previous school administrative experience preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Standard administrator work schedule including attendance at Board meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Carries out his/her professional responsibilities to the extent required by the operational programs of the Greenwich Board of Education.
• Salary and benefits package is based on the Agreement between the Greenwich Board of Education and the Greenwich Organization of School Administrators
• Additional inquiries may be directed to Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, Greenwich Public Schools, 203-625-7405 / jonathan_budd@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 3206.