<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Greenwich, CT Public Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for Julian Curtiss Elementary School. A magnet school of World Languages located in central Greenwich, Julian Curtiss (JC) proudly serves a student body of over 250 students in grades PreK-5. JC's Mission Statement states, "The Julian Curtiss School works in partnership with our children, their families, and the community to provide a quality education that has high expectations for student success and excellence. The diversity of our children is recognized as a source of strength and a reflection of our world." The school's tagline represents its population, describing JC as a school with 60 countries, 30 languages, ONE great school; JC has often been referred to as the "Little United Nations School of Greenwich."</p> <p>The Assistant Principal will assist the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff, and parents. This will include such responsibilities as: leading, directing, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective family, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and families; and managing budget items. The Assistant Principal will serve as a member of the administrative team to develop and implement the total school program. The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.</p> <p>The Assistant Principal will assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a school in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.</p> <p>Individuals interested in more detail about the position are encouraged to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for Greenwich Public Schools: Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills </li><li>Passion for innovative thinking and inquiry approach to instruction </li><li>Excellent understanding of personalized learning, educational best practices, and the use of data to inform instruction </li><li>Eligibility for Connecticut State Intermediate Administrator Certification (#092) </li><li>Previous school administrative experience preferred </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Standard administrator work schedule including attendance at Board meetings and other meetings as needed. </li><li>Carries out his/her professional responsibilities to the extent required by the operational programs of the Greenwich Board of Education. </li><li>Salary and benefits package is based on the Agreement between the Greenwich Board of Education and the Greenwich Organization of School Administrators </li><li>Additional inquiries may be directed to Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, Greenwich Public Schools, 203-625-7405 / jonathan_budd@greenwich.k12.ct.us </li></ul> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p> <p>The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.</p> <p>Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 2747.</p>