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CREC - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

 The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a highly qualified, innovative leader to serve as Assistant Principal of CREC's Reggio Magnet School of the Arts (RMS). RMS is a full-day inter-district magnet school serving students in PreK - Grade 5. Inspired by the Italian Reggio Emilia philosophy, the school's curriculum is designed to respect a child's point of view and encourage students to control the direction of their learning.

The candidate will work closely with and under the direction of the Principal to:

Curriculum and Instruction

• Provide leadership and direction in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Oversee the implementation of effective instructional practices
• Monitor curriculum development and design to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet instructional needs
• Monitor classroom instruction and provide timely feedback to teachers
• Analyze assessment data and set goals with the principal and faculty for ongoing improvement
• Develop and implement long range plans for curriculum, instructional evaluation, and school improvement

Accountability and Professional Development

• Assist with interviews, selection, and orientation of new faculty
• Reinforce expectations for faculty performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with parents
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
• Confer with faculty regarding professional growth and work with faculty to develop and accomplish improvement goals
• Plan and facilitate professional development opportunities

School Culture

• Promote collaboration and encourage innovative and progressive thinking
• Encourage frequent communication between faculty, students, parents, and the community
• Appropriately recognize and reward excellence and effectively address poor performance
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts
• Collaborate and advise teachers on classroom management methods and interventions

School Operations

• Create schedules and manage ordering of classroom supplies/materials
• Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other required documents
• Manage the use and maintenance of school facilities
• Ensure that school policies are uniformly observed and that student management is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the student handbook
• Develop and follow clearly articulated plans for daily operations and implementation of student services, including support services, discipline management, and crisis intervention

Qualifications and key attributes:

• Eligibility for Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (092)
• Evidence of significant student achievement results
• Experience working and collaborating within a diverse environment
• Experience managing adults, including goal-setting, providing meaningful feedback and setting professional development plans
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and empower staff, recognize success and promote accountability
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and utilize data to drive instruction, operations and organizational decision-making
• Ability and eagerness to champion the Reggio theme, building upon the current foundation to further enhance project based learning
• Belief that all students can learn at a high level
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of CREC Schools
• Elementary teaching experience preferred
   

Please apply online at:  http://www.crec.org/careers/external.php M/F, EOE.

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