Assistant Principal - Elementary (SY 26-27)

Elementary School Assistant PrincipalProvidence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional Elementary School Assistant Principal who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 75 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.The Assistant Principal is responsible for supporting the principal with administering and supervising the total school program by establishing high expectations student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction; and building and developing a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals. The assistant principal will support the principal in building collaborative partnerships with parents, community members, consultants, as well as, other internal/external resources and stakeholders to implement educational programs, capital improvements, systems reform, tools and other resources to accelerate student achievement.Supervision Received: The assistant principal works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, objectives, rules and regulations.Supervision Exercised: Plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of an instructional, professional, technical and clerical staff.Education Requirements:Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational administration/leadership; andMinimum of five (5) years in teaching experienceAdministrative residency in an urban school setting, preferredMust have had experience in a teacher leadership position which provided the opportunities to engage in the following: lead collaborative data analysis, action planning, lesson study, and peer observationRIDE Certification Requirements:Rhode Island Department of Education Certification Building Administration PK-12Qualifications:Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, school operations, and student servicesLed and/or supported school improvement planningCoordinated school engagement activitiesExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsConfidence to lead a community of diverse learnersFocus on action and results in order to create a positive learning cultureAbility to build and lead adult teams to promote the mission and vision of PPSDMust have the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with people from diverse populationsCommitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and visionYou must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employmentSelected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background checkBilingual preferredSpecial Requirements:In addition to meeting the education, training, and experience standards:Must be confidentialMust possess and consistently model excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.Description of Duties & Responsibilities:Under the direction of the building principal, the assistant principal will:Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have expert instruction and that all team members must be advocates for studentsSet high performance goals for themselves and others despite instability and obstacles to successCreate a sense of urgency and takes immediate action to ensure early successesEstablish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff and other stakeholdersAlign school resources and prioritizes activities to achieve maximum results based on vision and goalsRelentlessly focus school activities on student achievementEffectively plan and take action to achieve goals and objectives without directionConsistently identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively take action to create and implement solutionsFormulate and execute on action plans despite ambiguity, obstacles or resistance.Establish a culture of learning and achievementAct consistently to influence others' thinking and behavior to achieve results.Communicate a clear vision of success and benefits to engage othersIdentify and engage stakeholders (e.g. parents, community) to drive consensus, build trust and facilitate changeInfluence others to take action and demands changeEffectively build and organize adult teams to mirror vision and produce maximum resultsUnderstand team strengths and gapsSelect assignments to build team capacityEffectively delegate to others and engage team in decision-makingEncourage learning and consistently provides instruction, expectations, feedback and other developmental activities to encourage leadership and build capacityConsistently inspire excellence and promote high moraleQuickly recognize patterns and trends related to school performanceAnalyze complex information to formulate strategic vision and develop action plansIdentify appropriate metrics and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision-makingRecognize cause and effect between instructional activities and resultsDevelop right balance of strategic and tactical plans to achieve immediate success while maintaining long-term visionDevelop effective processes to achieve desired resultsConsistently take on challenging situations and believes in ability to effect changeDemonstrate strong commitment to others and present ideas with confidenceTake risks to achieve vision and goals, even if they deviate from the normTake personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective actionEEO StatementProvidence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to WorkProvidence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)