Elementary Principal

About the School:

Anna Ware Jackson Elementary School is a vibrant PreK-2 community dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Located in the heart of Plainville, MA, the school is committed to early childhood education that nurtures curiosity, academic growth, and social-emotional development in every child.

Position Overview:

The Principal of Anna Ware Jackson Elementary School serves as the instructional and administrative leader, guiding a dedicated team of educators and support staff to achieve the highest standards of learning and development for young learners. This role requires a collaborative, student-centered leader who can strengthen instructional practices, build positive relationships with families and staff, and promote a culture of belongingness, inclusivity, and academic excellence throughout the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership:
Guide curriculum implementation aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for early childhood and elementary education. Work collaboratively with the administrative team and curriculum teams to ensure rich curriculum development and consistent implementation of high quality curricular materials.
Support high-quality instruction through teacher evaluation, ongoing professional development, and consistent involvement in curricular decision in tandem with the district's educators and the administrative team
Effectively use data to monitor student progress and drive instructional decisions across all grade levels. Demonstrate a strong understanding of educational assessment data and an ability to support educators in the use of data-driven strategies.
Ensure that the school schedule is developed in a manner that allows for the implementation of academic interventions and progress monitoring cycles
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff at the Jackson School, and in concert with the Wood School principal, faculty, and staff to fully embrace and contribute to the PK-6 experience
Identify productive means of communication with the faculty and staff to ensure clarity, to determine shared goals, and to ensure collective productivity on behalf of students

School Culture & Climate:
Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and respectful school environment where all students feel safe, supported, and valued
Lead and coordinate the school's efforts to support the behavioral, social, and emotional needs for all students, using a multi-tiered system of supports for guidance and participating in the expansion of the school's commitment to a whole child review process
Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high expectations for all. Contribute to an overall school culture where ongoing personal and professional development are valued.

Student Support Leadership
Lead and motivate staff to view student success through a lens of equity and actively demonstrate culturally-responsive practices, celebrating the diversity of students and families.
Analyze related data and work with classroom teachers on implementation of instructional strategies and practices consistent with that data to result in improved student performance.
Provide oversight and support for implementation of IEPs and 504s, as well as supporting instruction for English language learners by attending meetings as needed, by collaborating regularly with the director of student services, and supporting students, staff, and families of students to address their individual needs.
Operational & Organizational Leadership:
Manage day-to-day school operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and adherence to local and state regulations.
Ensure the school operates in compliance with DESE policies, district policies and procedures, and applicable laws
Work with district administration and the custodial/maintenance staff in order to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized physical environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Family and Community Engagement:
Foster strong relationships and effective two-way communication with parents, caregivers, and the broader Plainville community
Communicate proactively and transparently with…