East Haven High School Searching For New Assistant Principal

EAST HAVEN, CT —East Haven Public Schools is seeking an assistant principal for East Haven High School.

Job Title: Assistant Principal

Reports To: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal
Location: East Haven High School
Level: Administrator
Education:

• Intermediate Administration and Supervision (092)
• MA and/or Sixth-Year Certification in Education Leadership or Curriculum Instruction

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience at the high school level preferred but not required.
• Minimum two years of experience in an administrative position or equivalent preferred but not required.

Position Summary: Provides support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising and evaluating assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. Ability to work well with people; demonstrate and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills; consult and facilitate groups of individuals; communicate effectively with teachers, principals, parents, students and instructional aides. Extensive knowledge and experience working with Common Core State Standards; knowledge and experience implementing research-based instructional practices and a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data; knowledge of current research and resources related to integration of technology, blended-learning environments, district- and site-based goals, staff development, and group processes; strong understanding/knowledge of best practices in reading and writing, including connections to other content (cross-curricular connections); and comprehensive understanding of NEASC standards and accreditation process.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Serves as the Principal in the absence of the building Principal
• Facilitate meetings (e.g. department, curriculum, safety, Planning and Placement Team, etc.) for the purposes of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior developing successful interpersonal skills
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment
• Collaborate with Special Education and content area teachers to builds interdisciplinary and differentiated classroom experiences
• Oversee implementation of curriculum, instructional practices and assessment of students and revise/address issues as appropriate
• Assist the principal in preparing the budget and purchase ordering
• Assist the principal in overseeing and coordinating facility management
• Manage time and schedule multiple projects effectively in order to maximize teacher learning
• Collaborate with Instructional Leaders to develop curriculum and assessments that align with district initiatives
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Coordinator of Special Education on the scheduling of paraprofessionals
• Evaluates paraprofessionals for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized
• Coordinates the PSAT assessment administration and assists with the coordination of other standardized assessments such as the SAT, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to collaborate with teachers and district/building administrators to maximize course offerings for students
• Participate in professional development to support continuous growth and development as a leader
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

This is a specialized administrative position that falls under the Administrator’s Contract. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprises this position.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to the spirit of and the letter of local policy, applicable laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA).