<p>Director of Preschool Job Description</p> <p>Title: Director of Pittaway Preschool</p> <p>Qualifications: A Master's Degree or higher, A minimum of five (5) years of experience in education, Massachusetts Administrator Certification required (Special Education Certification desired, SEI Administrator Endorsement</p> <p>Reports to: Superintendent of Schools</p> <p>Job Goal:</p> <ul> <li>Provide school leadership and administration in the planning and delivery of preschool programming, which integrates special education students and their tuition-paying community peers. </li><li>Maintain and conduct all building administrative duties. </li><li>Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school through a sequence of goal-setting and long-range planning with faculty, parents, and district administration. </li><li>Advocate and work in collaboration with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Student Services, Prek SPED coordinator, and all other district staff. </li></ul> <p>Terms of Employment:</p> <p>Salary: Up to $100,000</p> <p>Days: 205</p> <p>Performance Responsibilities:</p> <p>Building Responsibilities:</p> <p>Personnel:</p> <ul> <li>Supervises, plans, and organizes the implementation of all school activities. </li><li>Participates in the selection and supervision of all personnel assigned to the school. </li><li>Orients newly assigned staff and assists in their development. </li><li>Supervises, evaluates, and counsels all staff regarding their individual and group performance. </li><li>Plans and implements the in-service training for professional staff, in conjunction with others. </li><li>Administers the provision of all collective bargaining agreements. </li></ul> <p>Administration:</p> <ul> <li>Initiates the development of the budget for the school (preschool program) </li><li>Assumes responsibility for the expenditure of funds assigned to the school. </li><li>Maintains accurate records. </li><li>Assumes responsibility of day to day-to-day safety and administration of the school (building) </li></ul> <p>Program:</p> <ul> <li>Monitors the instructional programming within the school, creating learning environments for students, staff, and families. </li><li>Works with the Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, building Principals, etc, to provide effective programming for all students. </li><li>Acts as the liaison between the school system and the community; explains activities and policies of the school, serves as a representative of the admin and school committee, and encourages active participation of staff, parents, and community members. </li></ul> <p>Community:</p> <ul> <li>Acts as a liaison between the district and early childhood providers </li><li>Supports the operation of parent organizations, including the site council, PTO, and ASHPAC </li><li>Establishes effective communication links with community stakeholders and families </li></ul> <p>Pupils:</p> <ul> <li>Establishes guidelines for safe conduct for students (in collaboration with parents and staff) </li><li>Establishes a school climate that fosters growth and respect for students and staff </li><li>Establishes and maintains a system for attendance, health, and conduct </li></ul> <p>Self:</p> <ul> <li>Develops a plan for self-improvement, participates in professional development, and attends professional meetings as appropriate on issues of relevance. </li></ul> <p>System:</p> <ul> <li>Works with the administration on system-wide concerns such as transportation, health, nutrition, and facility management </li><li>Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all school committee policies </li><li>Participates in committees as directed by the Superintendent. </li></ul> <p>Updated: May 2025</p>