Director Administrator, East Hartford Science and Technology Academy (12 months)

Job Description:

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Title: Administrator, East Hartford Science and Technology Academy (12 months)

Salary range: $147,191-$155,010 (Per Contract)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools or designee

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: An integral part of the District Leadership Team, the Administrator of the East Hartford Science and Technology Academy (EHSTA) will provide direct leadership, oversight, and accountability for the development, launch, implementation, and continuous improvement of the East Hartford Science and Technology Academy. EHSTA is being developed as a specialized, competitive application-based grades 5-8 academy focused on science, technology, engineering, innovation, robotics, coding, applied science, project-based learning, and real-world problem solving.

The EHSTA Administrator is fully responsible for the academy program, including instructional coherence, student experience, staffing, family communication, admissions coordination, partnerships, student supports, program culture, and measurable outcomes. The position is not subordinate to the EHMS principal for EHSTA program decisions. However, because EHSTA will be housed within the EHMS campus, the Administrator will share leadership responsibility for building-wide matters that impact all students and staff, including safety, operations, student supervision, scheduling coordination, emergency response, facilities use, and school climate, except where matters are designated solely for the EHSTA program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of EHPS programs, strategic initiatives, procedures and practices, policies and regulations, and budget; experience in coaching and evaluating teachers and administrators; demonstrated ability to organize and supervise cross-functional teams, to manage and deliver large-scale projects, to handle diverse needs of stakeholders, and to collect data/information and create necessary information to support full program implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Connecticut Intermediate Administrator or Supervisor Certification, or appropriate administrative certification.
• Successful experience as a school or district administrator, assistant principal, principal, program administrator, or equivalent leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading instruction, supervising staff, supporting students, and using data to improve outcomes.
• Strong understanding of middle school learners, school culture, student engagement, and family communication.
• Experience with STEM, project-based learning, career-connected learning, innovation programs, magnet/specialized programs, or pathway development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead new program implementation with clarity, organization, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, facilitation, and systems-building skills.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Connecticut State Department of Education Administrator (092) certification or other such qualifications approved by the Superintendent of Schools.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend work 12 months of the year

TERMS of EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve-month position
• Salary and work year in accordance with the EHEASU Agreement (A5)
• Comprehensive benefits package available
• Reports to the Superintendent or designee
• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the East Hartford Public Schools policy for certified administrators and applicable Board of Education policies

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:

Posting Schedule: July 22 - August 4, 2026

Round 1 Interview: August 6, 2026

Final Interview: August 10, 2026

EHPS Leadership Institute: August 17-18, 2026 (attendance is required for the selected candidate)