Stamford Public Schools | Davenport Ridge Elementary ...

Position Type: Administration - Certified/Elementary School Assistant Principal Date Posted: 12/9/2024 Location: Stamford, CT Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 01/12/202512/09/2024 The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget. Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GENERAL STATEMENT The Assistant Principal - Elementary School is responsible to the school principal. The Assistant Principal - Elementary School assists the principal in the administration of the school and promotes the educational growth of each student in the school. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the principal in the administration and supervision of the school and its instructional program. Assists the principal in aspects of the screening and selection of all school personnel as delegated by the principal. Assists the principal in aspects of the supervision and evaluation of all school personnel as delegated by the principal. Assists in preparation and administration of the school budget. Supports and disseminates information regarding school, district and Board of Education programs, policies and procedures to the school community. Serves in the place of the principal whenever the principal must be absent. Provides coordinated leadership in the areas of assigned responsibility. Assumes, as delegated, a share of the responsibility for the implementation of the teacher assessment program. Performs additional administrative duties as delegated by the principal. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Connecticut Teaching Certification - Intermediate Administrator (092). Demonstrated up-to-date familiarity with developments and trends in school administration, staff supervision and curriculum development. Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in an elementary school. Demonstrated knowledge of elementary school administration as well as the current practices and techniques involving elementary education, including knowledge of data information systems. Demonstrated understanding of child psychology and the ability to apply effectively its teachings with elementary school pupils. Demonstrated capacity to work well with other people. Demonstrated leadership in an educational setting Superior communication skills (oral and written). High standards of ethics, honesty and integrity. Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position. UNION: Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU) WORK YEAR: Per SAU Contract SALARY: Per SAU Contract. School Year: Starting between $182,542 - $185,689, depending on experience. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Online application is required. Internal Applicants - Please upload: A cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for this position A resume A minimum of 3 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current supervisor External Applicants - Please upload a minimum of 3 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current or recent past supervisor.

Created: 2024-12-12