Elementary Assistant Principal - JOB ID# 14281

CREC's Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet Elementary School seeks a highly qualified, innovative, entrepreneurial instructional leader to serve as Assistant Principal.

• Eligibility for Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (092)
• Evidence of significant student achievement results
• Experience working and collaborating within a diverse environment
• Experience managing adults; goal-setting, providing meaningful feedback and setting professional development plans
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and empower staff, recognize success and promote accountability
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and utilize data to drive instruction, operations and organizational decision-making
• Belief that all students can learn at a high level
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of CREC Schools

The candidate will work closely with and under the direction of the principal to:

• Provide leadership and direction in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Oversee the implementation of effective instructional practices in all subject areas
• Monitor curriculum development and design to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet instructional needs
• Monitor classroom instruction and provide timely feedback to teachers
• Analyze assessment data and set goals with faculty for ongoing improvement
• Develop and implement long range plans for curriculum, instructional evaluation, and school improvement

• Interview, select, and orient new faculty
• Define expectations for faculty performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with parents
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
• Confer with faculty regarding professional growth; work with faculty to develop and accomplish improvement goals
• Plan and facilitate professional development opportunities

• Promote collaboration and encourage innovative and progressive thinking
• Encourage frequent communication among faculty, students, parents, and the community
• Appropriately recognize and reward excellence and effectively address poor performance
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts
• Collaborate and advise teachers on classroom management methods and interventions

• Create schedules and manage ordering of classroom supplies/materials
• Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and timely reports
• Manage the use and maintenance of school facilities
• Ensure that school policies are uniformly observed and that student management is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the student handbook
• Develop and follow clearly articulated plans for daily operations and implementation of student services, including support services, discipline management, and crisis intervention