Principal

Tewksbury Public Schools • Tewksbury, MA

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About The Position

The Town of Tewksbury is seeking an elementary school principal who are visionary leaders, capable of creating a culture of high academic achievement, embraces academic excellence, innovation, and continuous student growth. The new principals shall possess a strong sense of self, a spirited disposition, and the enjoyment of celebrating the little victories occurring daily in the classrooms. The new principals will build a positive school climate, use research and data to drive instruction, and promote new initiatives designed to meet the needs of all students.

Requirements

• Possess or have verbal approval from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the proper licensure at the point of formal appointment by the Superintendent.
• Out of state candidates must hold a valid administrative license and have a minimum of three (3) years working under an administrative license in their state to be eligible for a temporary Principal license in Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated success leading and directing strategic educational initiatives that result in measurable student outcomes and achievements.
• Successful classroom teaching and leadership experience.
• Demonstrates a sound philosophy of education, shows flexibility in approaches to school organization, and has a broad knowledge of the organization of school personnel.
• Experience or educational background in professional development programs for a learning organization.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories and has the ability to apply them.
• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Masters degree required.
• Sense of humor and a spirited personality.

Responsibilities

• Build a positive school climate.
• Use research and data to drive instruction.
• Promote new initiatives designed to meet the needs of all students.
• Explore, assess and implement educational concepts that enhance teaching and learning under the MA DESE Curriculum Framework.
• Develop a program for personal and professional growth of staff that highlights cooperation and self-renewal with an emphasis on creativity and innovation.
• Lead and direct strategic educational initiatives that result in measurable student outcomes and achievements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Regionally competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Employment contract for up to three years.
• 261 day position at the Heath Brook Elementary School (Grades PK-1).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees