Middle School Principal

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For External Applicants applying for a position, applicants must complete all required fields of the application and upload supporting documents, including a cover letter specific to the position, an up‑to‑date resume, copies of any certifications, copies of any college/university transcripts, and three letters of reference dated within the last year for full consideration.

It is important to note that applications must be completed in one setting, as there is no option to save progress and return later.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The district may conduct interviews and make hiring decisions as qualified applications are received. The position will remain open until filled or until the district determines that a sufficient candidate pool has been established.

Qualifications: Successful experience as a certified teacher at the secondary level; certified as an intermediate supervisor (#092) in Connecticut; demonstrated knowledge of best practices in instruction, curriculum, and assessment that promotes continual improvement of student learning and the professional development of staff; experience with and knowledge of data‑driven instruction and decision‑making; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all staff, other administrators, and parents;

demonstrated ability to problem solve and reach consensus; a minimum of three years as a building level or district level administrator; strong written and oral communication skills; an understanding of systems thinking and its implication for change and improvement.

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Compensation: In accordance with the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Administrative & Supervisory Association

Job Goal: Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Schools, The Avon Middle School Principal will lead the students, faculty and staff to create and maintain a positive environment for teaching and learning.

Work Year: In accordance with Appendix B of the Agreement between the Avon Board of Education and Avon Administrative & Supervisory Association

General Responsibilities: The Avon Middle School Principal is the instructional leader and chief administrative officer of the school; adheres to all policies of the Board of Education; coordinates curriculum and instruction between the grades; supervises and evaluates personnel in accordance with Board of Education policies; ensures the safety and health of students and staff; works to support the district’s and school’s mission and goals and develops procedures to monitor those goals;

prepares and monitors a school budget; promotes a vision of learning that is shared and supported by teachers and parents.

• Ensures that the curriculum is coordinated between the grades and assists other district administrators with the coordination of curriculum between the schools.
• Regularly visits classrooms, confers with teachers, and provides leadership for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Ensures that the curriculum is implemented as written.
• Ensures that all students are provided with an appropriate educational program and instructional materials to support student learning.
• Promotes the use of multiple school‑level and classroom assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Provides leadership in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning.

• Responsible for planning programs, schedules, and assignments of all certified and non‑certified staff.
• Assist district administrators with the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel.
• Ensures effective and appropriate evaluation and supervision of all school personnel.
• Ensures the availability of capable substitute teachers.

• Implements procedures to provide the best educational conditions under which a student and teacher may work to ensure student success.
• Ensures that school regulations and procedures promote the safety and health of all students and staff.
• Maintains a…