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2025-2026 Elementary Prinicipal

JobID: 917

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
3/27/2025

Location:
Elementary Schools

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
04/07/2025

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIY
HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN POSITION
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

TITLE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid State of Connecticut Administrator’s Certificate (092)
Five years of successful experience as a school/district administrator or teacher leader within the last 10 years
Demonstrated successful experience in developing and/or implementing elementary curriculum and assessments, including programming for students with disabilities
Expertise in instruction, especially in the science of reading supported instructional methodology and pedagogy
Experience with emerging technologies, student data collection and analysis platforms and their instructional management applications
Experience in planning and delivering professional development that is scientifically research-based
Experience with professional learning communities and data-driven decision making
Demonstrated successful experience working with a culturally, racially and linguistically diverse student population within the last five years
Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents
Alternate and/or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate or acceptable by the Superintendent of Schools

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers the instructional program in accordance with requirements and standards set by the Hamden Board of Education and the Connecticut State Department of Education
Directs the development of the school’s vision in concert with the district vision, philosophy and educational programs
Assumes responsibility for the quality of the school’s program including, but not limited to: instruction, student learning, school climate, student discipline and use of technology
Monitors the evaluation of student performance and utilizes related data to assess the effectiveness of the instructional program
Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, assignment and reassignment of building staff
Provides leadership in fostering excellent interpersonal relations among staff and students
Provides for the safety, health and welfare of all students and staff assigned to the school
Establishes, oversees and participates on appropriate staff committees to facilitate the implementation of various staff professional and social activities
Collaboratives with other district administrators to recommend the retention or dismissal of classroom teachers
Provides guidance and supportive services to staff members that lead to improved job performance
Has knowledge of state statutes and polices regulating and affecting elementary schools and interprets these to staff
Provides leadership in creating a school climate that supports student success
Establishes and successfully implements high standards for student behavior and maintains a consistent school-wide behavioral program
Maintains a system and procedure concerning pupil records
Effectively communicates with all members of the school community
Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security of and accountability for that property. Monitord the condition of the facility, ground and equipment and requests correction of hazardous or inadequate conditions
Develops, coordinates and implements the school’s budget in conjunction with other administrators
Maintains records and controls in the requisitioning of approved budgetary items and accounts for all funds collected with the school in accordance with recommended procedures
Participates in the planning of new facilities and the remodeling of existing facilities, when necessary
Completes and submits reports required for the Connecticut Department of Education, Central Office and other agencies
Works with individuals and groups in the community to inform and seek input regarding school policies and procedures
Develops and promotes positive relationships between parents and teachers on behalf of their children.
Assumes responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Articulates the plans and activities of the school to the administration and Board of Education
Serves as a liaison between the school and the parents and the community, implementing activities and policies that encourage participation in school life
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee

REPORTS TO:

The Superintendent of Schools or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with appropriate provisions of the Hamden Board of Education’s policy

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

All external candidates must apply on www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp. Please do not send any additional information to the Human Resources Department or the Superintendent’s Office unless specifically requested to do so. In addition, please do not email the Human Resource Department or the Superintendent’s Office to make either office aware that you applied.

Internal applicants must provide a letter of interest, three (3) letters of reference, and an updated resume to Human Resources at hpshr@hamden.org. Internal candidates may be required to complete the electronic application at some point in the hiring process.

The closing date for applications is April 7, 2025. No applications will be accepted or considered after this date for any reason.

First Round interviews are likely to be scheduled for the week of April 14-18. In certain circumstances, candidates may be interviewed via zoom. However, candidates chosen for the first-round interviews must be available at the scheduled interview time, as there will not be an opportunity to have such interviews rescheduled.

The successful candidate will start on or about July 1, 2025.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
“It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment because of race, age, sex, religion, marital status, color, creed, national origin, physical disability, learning disability, sexual orientation, past or present history of mental disorder, gender identity or expression, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.”

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Our vision is to have, to the extent possible, a staff that reflects our student population so that all students in all schools benefit from having diverse role models to learn from, and our school communities are enriched through the perspectives and lived experiences of a diverse staff.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed for the individual hired for the position of Elementary School Principal. Additional duties which may not be specifically enumerated in this posting may be assigned as determined by the Superintendent of Schools and/or designee.

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