Elementary School Principal - Line Elementary School
Apply NowCompany: Regional School Unit 57
Location: Newfield, ME 04056
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
6/18/2024
Location:
Line Elementary School
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, Maine 04087
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting complete online application packets until June 26th, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must submit the following as part of their application for consideration:
Completion of the online administrative application; Cover letter; Current resume; Official college transcripts; Three letters of reference; Proof of Maine administrative certification
JOB DESCRIPTION: Line Elementary School seeks a highly skilled and experienced school administrator to lead its student-centered elementary school; serving 314 students in grades PreK-5. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus, an engaging personality, and a love of learning. Line Elementary School is a safe, respectful, and responsible community. We focus on the whole child with a clear and consistent approach to safety and social and emotional health, which are crucial in supporting students so they can access learning, sustain growth, and attain high academic achievement.
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Schools or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
1. A Master's Degree with specific preparation in elementary supervision and administration.
2. A minimum of five years of education experience.
3. A valid State of Maine Elementary Principal's Certificate.
4. Relevant experience facilitating communication between and with groups.
5. Effective administrative and management skills.
6. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Focus staff development time, including professional development days, early release days, and other similar opportunities on activities that are compatible with the District's strategic plan. Build collaborative relationships and lead the School's mission, vision, and goals to support the academic and socioemotional success of all students. Create a school environment in which staff, students, and parents develop a sense of trust, participation, equity, understanding, and productive interaction. Implement processes and procedures that will further building and District goals and comply with mandated requirements. Focus school resources and personnel on student achievement for student growth. Manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student discipline, school schedule, after school programs, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations. Establish relationships with school stakeholders, parents, and community members to bring together school and community. Create a school environment in which staff, students and parents develop a sense of trust, participation, equity, understanding and productive interaction. Foster a collegial environment that supports teacher leadership, collaboration, and growth. Establish and implement operational policies, procedures, and practices that will promote the vision, mission and core values of the RSU #57 Schools. Supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum. Evaluate the performance of all professional personnel and support staff. Assume responsibility for recommendations regarding student academic achievement by reviewing student progress reports, grade cards, standardized testing, and the results of local assessments. Work with the building assistant principal to determine their strengths as an instructional leader and assume roles that align to those strengths in order to maximize the ability of the administrative team. Prepare and recommend an annual budget. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as directed by the Superintendent or as otherwise mandated by Maine State Law. Keep the Superintendent informed of events and activities of an unusual nature, as well as routine matters related to the Superintendent's or School Committee's interests. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As determined by the Administrative Bargaining Agreement. Salary, work year, and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift, bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the primary functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
6/18/2024
Location:
Line Elementary School
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, Maine 04087
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting complete online application packets until June 26th, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must submit the following as part of their application for consideration:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Line Elementary School seeks a highly skilled and experienced school administrator to lead its student-centered elementary school; serving 314 students in grades PreK-5. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus, an engaging personality, and a love of learning. Line Elementary School is a safe, respectful, and responsible community. We focus on the whole child with a clear and consistent approach to safety and social and emotional health, which are crucial in supporting students so they can access learning, sustain growth, and attain high academic achievement.
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Schools or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
1. A Master's Degree with specific preparation in elementary supervision and administration.
2. A minimum of five years of education experience.
3. A valid State of Maine Elementary Principal's Certificate.
4. Relevant experience facilitating communication between and with groups.
5. Effective administrative and management skills.
6. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As determined by the Administrative Bargaining Agreement. Salary, work year, and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift, bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the primary functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.