Principal #2601 Primary School Principal -JTPS

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.