Elementary School Assistant Principal

Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Bennington Elementary School - Bennington, Vermont Open in Google Maps

The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) is seeking the ideal candidate to fill an opening for an Elementary School Assistant Principal at Bennington Elementary. The Assistant Principal shall support the Principal in their efforts to use leadership, organizational, supervisory, and management skills to promote the effective and efficient operations of the school within Board goals and policies and to direct the delivery of educational services to maximize student learning.

At the SVSU we believe that all students can learn, regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic status; and it is the express purpose of the SVSU, through its constituent districts, to provide and support equal educational opportunities for all students. We are committed to ensuring that our students make full use of their abilities to learn. Providing quality school leadership is a key to reaching this commitment.

• Implement and monitor school-wide behavioral expectations and policies; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting proper authorities and conforming to legal requirements and regulations.
• Serve as a Social Emotional leader by supporting staff and monitoring MTSS/Ci3t and PBIS Universal curriculum, strategies and resources.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and teachers regarding discipline matters.
• Make recommendations for appropriate revisions of policies and rules affecting student behavior.
• Research, develop, and implement interventions to improve student behavior.
• Assist staff with behavior management plans for students.
• Confer with students when necessary, make appropriate referrals for discipline, restorative practices, and/or guidance consultation.
• Serve as a resource for building staff, administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self‑concept.
• Keep the principal informed of student issues and issues of school culture or climate.
• Cultivate partnerships with parents and the community.
• Implement MTSS/Ci3t strategies by collecting and analyzing student Social and Emotional data, facilitating discussions among teachers and staff, and working with the Principal and District Coaches to plan professional development.
• Facilitate Social and Emotional Tier 2 Support Team including monitoring interventions.
• Monitor daily student attendance following District guidelines and plan for interventions.
• Collaborate to support the development of master schedules.
• Supervise employees including serving as an instructional leader assigning and directing work, interviewing, evaluating performance, discipline, and resolving issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with position duties.

• Support the implementation of high-quality instructional practices aligned with district and state standards.
• Participate in classroom observations, walkthroughs, and teacher evaluations.
• Provide coaching and feedback to teachers to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Analyze student achievement data and collaborate with teams to develop targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities.

Job : 5760709

Final date to receive applications: Jun 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jun 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $104,000 to $114,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

The Bennington Elementary School community believes each child is unique. We hold high expectations for each student and are determined to provide programs and services, which attend to their physical, emotional, and social well‑being. We accept the responsibility to encourage all students to achieve high levels of academic performance, so that they can attain their maximum educational potential.

• Hold a current Vermont Principal Certification or be eligible to qualify for this certification
• Competence in the Core Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators required by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators
• Master's degree in educational administration or related area
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Richard Arroyo, Principal
• 128 Park Street
• Bennington, Vermont 05201
• Phone:
• Email: richard.arroyo