Assistant Principal, Lebanon Elementary School

Assistant Principal – New Lebanon Elementary School

Job : 3158

Position Type: Leadership/Assistant Principal

Date Posted: 6/11/2026

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Greenwich Public Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for New Lebanon Elementary School beginning July 1, 2026. Home to approximately 350 students enrolled in grades PreK–5, New Lebanon is a neighborhood school fostering academic excellence, community partnership, and strong social and emotional growth. New Lebanon’s IB magnet theme exposes students to cross‑curricular experiences while instilling a love of learning and preparing them to be successful in a rapidly changing and diverse global society.

The Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment conducive to meeting the needs of all students, staff, and parents. Responsibilities include leading, directing, and supervising personnel and programs; creating effective family, teacher, and child communications; supporting, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork among teachers, staff, and families; managing budget items; and acting as principal during absences.

Additional core duties:

• Develop and establish school goals and instructional program.
• Define and disseminate disciplinary policies to families, students, and staff.
• Administer school programs in alignment with district goals.
• Lead staff in evaluating and improving educational programs.
• Promote a safe, personalized learning environment.
• Prepare class, master, and extracurricular schedules.
• Ensure Board policies and procedures are followed.
• Engage in professional development through seminars and research.
• Encourage staff growth and innovative teaching practices.
• Coordinate instructional programs with district leaders.
• Assess student learning and support special needs accommodations.
• Oversee recruitment, personnel file maintenance, and HR issues.
• Involve staff in program evaluation and planning.
• Encourage family involvement and maintain communication.
• Maintain student conduct and attendance standards.
• Supervise and evaluate teaching staff per district evaluation plan.
• Assist with budgetary and financial affairs.

• Current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction.
• School curriculum and concepts.
• Best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Data systems, analysis, and action‑plan formulation.
• Applicable federal and state education laws.
• Computer networking and software application proficiency.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Project development and implementation.
• Effective communication with students and parents.
• Organization of multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Self‑evaluation of leadership, performance, and growth.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Passion for innovative thinking and inquiry‑based instruction.
• Excellent understanding of personalized learning, educational best practices, and data‑driven instruction.
• Eligibility for Connecticut State Intermediate Administrator Certification (#092).
• Previous school administrative experience preferred.

• Standard administrator work schedule, including attendance at Board meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with the operational programs of the Greenwich Board of Education.

Department of Equal Opportunity:
The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Individuals interested in more detail about the position are encouraged to contact Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, Greenwich Public Schools at 203‑625‑7405 or .ct.us.