Elementary School Principal

Marblehead Public Schools is seeking a passionate and committed elementary instructional leader who demonstrates:

Student-first mentality: holds high expectations for student achievement; makes decisions that prioritize the needs of students above all other competing priorities; measures success by student outcomes and student academic and social-emotional success; believes families are an integral component to student and school achievement.

Visionary leadership:
An ability to be a bold, innovative, and engaging change agent and culture-creator; a visionary leader with a track record of inspiring and motivating those around them.

Commitment to equity and social justice; maintains a high level of commitment to traditionally underrepresented student populations, maintains a commitment to high performance standards and unwavering belief that all students can excel.

People and team-oriented:
Collaborates effectively with school staff and other district leaders; embraces and empowers families as an integral component of our collective job of educating all children; contributes to and is aligned with the district-wide vision, demonstrates professionalism, humility, and respect.

Strong communication:
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to guide and inspire teachers, school staff, school leaders, and central office staff toward a common goal.

Provide Instructional Leadership:
Establish and implement a vision for the school that is focused on outcomes, maintains high expectations for teaching and learning, and prioritizes team building and teacher leadership.

Support and inspire teachers to continuously improve planning and instruction through coaching and feedback.

Enhance the consistency and rigor of classroom instruction through ensuring vertically aligned implementation of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Build a culture that utilizes performance and other data at the school, grade, classroom, and student levels to understand student needs, help teachers improve instruction, and monitor teacher/student progress.

Effectively plan and lead professional development that deepens educational pedagogy, including Multi-tiered Systems of Support, Culturally Proficient Teaching, Data-Informed Decision Making, and Social-Emotional Health and Wellness.

Growth mindset:
Possesses the belief that oneself, students, and adults can learn and achieve more when working hard and persevering, which creates a love of learning and desire for continuous improvement.

Build and Cultivate a High-Performing and Collaborative School Culture:
Cultivate an environment that promotes collaboration, hard work, and the joy of teaching.

Build and develop a school instructional leadership team that effectively cultivates a high-performing and student-centered school culture.

Maintain high expectations for the achievement of all students, particularly the traditionally underserved student populations.

Management and Operations:
Develop and execute systems and procedures (such as: student behavior management systems, Teacher Assistance Teams, schedules, interventions, food services, transportation) that promote shared leadership, quality teaching and learning, and ensure student and adult safety and wellness.

Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate all professional and support staff in the building. Build and manage a budget that prioritizes teaching and learning while controlling costs. Adhere to district policies and state/federal regulations.

Problem-solving and persistence:
Respond to challenges or uncertainties with resourcefulness, creativity, hard work, and resiliency; proactively develop solutions to problems, with a focus on improving student results.

Community Partnership:
Build relationships and engage frequently with parents and community members as critical partners in school improvement.

Develop and promote various avenues for positive public relations and two-way communication. Thoroughly understand the diverse culture and backgrounds of students and families.

Attend after-school meetings, student and community events, and school committee meetings, as directed by the Superintendent. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or their designee.

Additional information:

Reports to the Superintendent of Schools.

The Principal will also work closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Director of Educational Technology, and other related support staff.

The candidate must have demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, a track record of success, and a growth mindset. The candidate shall also have shown a demonstrated history of raising student achievement and developing strong teams.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Education or related field

Licensed in Massachusetts as a school principal

Have or will obtain SEI Endorsement within one year of hire

At least 2 years of relevant experience…