Principal; PreK-8

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Reports To Receives administrative direction from the Superintendent or other administrative official of a higher grade

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE Principal (PreK-8)

DEPARTMENT Academics

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION School Administrators of Waterbury

FLSA DESIGNATION Exempt

Part i - Summary Of Classification This class is accountable for providing instructional leadership and planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the full-time educational program at one of the District’s PreK-8 schools.

Part Ii - Minimum Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• General Experience A Master’s degree in education or related field plus five (5) years of professional level experience in an educational setting.
• Special Experience Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in an administrative capacity over professional certified staff.
• Special Requirement In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
• D. CONTINUING
  
  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  CREDENTIALS: LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in education or related field plus eighteen (18) semester hours of graduate credit and completion of fifty (50) school months of successful teaching or service employment as identified in State of Connecticut, Regulation of State Board of Education, Sec. 10-145d-574 (a - f). Connecticut State Board of Education certification as an Intermediate Administrator/Supervisor (092) will be required at time of appointment.
  
  Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License. Administrators in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification. KNOWLEDGE,
  
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  
  Considerable knowledge of academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations;
  Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques and educational administration;
  Considerable knowledge of school curriculum and instruction;
  Considerable knowledge of the school improvement and quality review processes;
  Knowledge of and application of methods used in improving academic achievement;
  Knowledge of current and emerging educational developments and trends;
  Knowledge of current educational theories and practices;
  Knowledge of educational assessment practices and techniques;
  Knowledge of effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques;
  Knowledge of effective supervision and discipline;
  Knowledge of evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions;
  Knowledge of instructional technology;
  Knowledge of philosophy and methods of education and teaching;
  Knowledge of Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School programs/curriculum;
  Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RtI) and how to improve core instruction while building a system of interventions;
  Knowledge of school safety procedures;
  Knowledge of Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for Educators and District policies and procedures governing teacher conduct;
  Knowledge of the middle school curriculum;
  Knowledge of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements;
  Knowledge of the principles and practices of education for special needs population;
  Knowledge of theory and research in education;
  Considerable crisis management, emergency and de-escalation techniques skills;
  Considerable problem-solving skills;
  Excellent technological skills;
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  Ability to apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model;
  Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);
  Ability to be part of an effective management team;
  Ability to demonstrate high moral and ethical standards;
  Ability to develop a strong school culture;
  Ability to develop and foster a professional learning community that supports student success;
  Ability to effectively evaluate curriculum and…