Anticipated High School House Principal
Apply NowCompany: Branford Public Schools
Location: Branford, CT 06405
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
3/7/2025
Location:
BHS - 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
Date Available:
July 2025
Closing Date:
Until FilledANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE
2025 - 2026 School Year
March 7, 2025
Branford High School
High School House Principal
Title: House Principal
Department: Teaching and Learning
Position Overview: The house principal is responsible for the instructional leadership and community building of their house, ensuring high standards of student achievement, compliance with district policies and application of programming and activities. This position assists and supports the Principal and learning community in establishing an educational environment where all students, staff and school community members can effectively learn and thrive.
Supervision Received: Receives overall direction from Principal in collaboration with central office administration.
Salary Range: $156,440.00 - $164,674.00
Professional Responsibilities:
Program Development
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel/squat, bend/stoop, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); and occasional move and/or lift up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to copy, instruct, compute and synthesize.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Start Date: July 2025
Open Until Filled
Interested candidates must complete the application online at
www.branfordschools.org
(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)
Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
3/7/2025
Location:
BHS - 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
Date Available:
July 2025
Closing Date:
Until FilledANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE
2025 - 2026 School Year
March 7, 2025
Branford High School
High School House Principal
Title: House Principal
Department: Teaching and Learning
Position Overview: The house principal is responsible for the instructional leadership and community building of their house, ensuring high standards of student achievement, compliance with district policies and application of programming and activities. This position assists and supports the Principal and learning community in establishing an educational environment where all students, staff and school community members can effectively learn and thrive.
Supervision Received: Receives overall direction from Principal in collaboration with central office administration.
Salary Range: $156,440.00 - $164,674.00
Professional Responsibilities:
Program Development
- Expand opportunities for students to reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential through innovative programming.
- Provide strategic guidance, resources, and support to certified and non-certified staff to enhance instructional and student support practices.
- Develop, implement, and promote inclusive and student-centered programs that address the evolving needs of the school community and align with high performance standards.
- Support the effective onboarding and integration of new staff into the school community.
- Build a culture of continuous learning by supporting professional growth and capacity-building among faculty and staff.
- Lead and facilitate professional learning, staff meetings, and collaborative initiatives that improve instructional practice and student outcomes.
- Supervise and evaluate designated faculty and staff, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Proactively communicate with staff and mediate conflict resolution to maintain a collaborative and professional school environment.
- Partner with school counselors and staff to develop and implement comprehensive Student Success Plans (SSPs) for all students.
- Ensure equitable support for students with specialized instructional needs, including those with IEPs, 504 plans, and Multilingual Learners.
- Implement and promote restorative approaches to student behavior, proactively addressing challenges that may interfere with the learning environment.
- Lead the development of a school-wide behavior management system that fosters a positive school climate and supports social-emotional growth.
- Ensure consistent application of the student code of conduct in alignment with district policies.
- Facilitate student, teacher, and parent conferences to resolve concerns and support student success.
- Assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of student leadership initiatives, extracurricular activities, and school events.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners to enhance engagement and support student success.
- Actively promote a welcoming and inclusive school culture that values diversity, respect, and collaboration.
- Identify and respond to school and community needs, fostering opportunities for family and community involvement.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with school and district goals.
- Actively participated as a member of the administrative council.
- Commit to personal professional learning and continuous improvement.
- Perform additional duties, as assigned by the principal, to support school operations, culture, and student success.
- 6 Years of experience as a classroom teacher
- Previous administrative experience or instructional leadership, preferred
- Masters Degree
- 092 Certification required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel/squat, bend/stoop, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); and occasional move and/or lift up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to copy, instruct, compute and synthesize.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Start Date: July 2025
Open Until Filled
Interested candidates must complete the application online at
www.branfordschools.org
(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)
Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply