Principal

Position: Principal

Reports To: Head of School

Job Summary:

The Principal serves as an executive and administrative officer of The Woodstock Academy, overseeing the daily operations of academic, athletic, and student programs. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Principal promotes 21st-century educational excellence through strong support of the Academy’s mission and goals, ensuring that all students are prepared for a lifetime of learning.

The Principal provides institutional leadership for teaching and learning, supports the recruitment and development of high-quality personnel, and models best practices in educational administration and professional standards. Working collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, families, and the broader community, the Principal inspires and leads the school toward the highest standards of institutional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Connecticut Intermediate Certification (092) required
• Connecticut Superintendent Certification (093) preferred
• Demonstrated excellence as a secondary school educator/administrator
• Demonstrated excellence in human relations
• Demonstrated leadership ability, organizational skills, and safety training and professional development expertise
• Excellent communication, technology, and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, integrity, and a sense of humor essential
• Other qualifications determined by the Head of School and/or Board of Trustees

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well with faculty, staff, students, parents, and the community
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Ability to effectively perform a wide range of duties including records management, preparation of reports and documentation within the campus environment
• Skill in adapting to divergent situations, multitasking, and working well under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt to changing situations within the workplace
• Willingness and ability to utilize current and changing technologies as required
• Ability to detect sensitive situations, demonstrate confidentiality, and respond appropriately
• Skill in collecting, assembling, and analyzing data, monitoring progress and preparing reports
• Ability to maintain professional effectiveness and demeanor during peak workflow and within restrictive time schedules
• Desire and ability to engage in continuing education and training
• Display a positive attitude, promote harmony, and model quality principles

General Duties:

Under the supervision of the Head of School, the Principal:

• Serves as Principal of The Academy, overseeing academics, athletics, and teacher evaluation
• Assumes or assists with assuming the role of Head of School in their absence
• Promotes high expectations for all students and staff in performance, integrity, and conduct
• Directs and advises the administration regarding school and student management issues
• Plans and directs teaching and learning activities consistent with the mission of The Academy
• Guides the development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional program
• Works with the Dean of Academics to coordinate course priorities with Department Chairs and the school counseling program
• Facilitates curriculum articulation with the sending districts
• Works with the Dean of Athletics to maintain an athletic program in line with the mission of The Academy
• Directs student assessment and preparation programs
• Facilitates the thoughtful use of data in individual, departmental, and school improvement plans
• Oversees recruitment and recommends to The Head of School the hiring and assignment of applicable staff
• Oversees the development and implementation of the master schedule
• Participates in budget development and implementation
• Develops and assists in the administration of policies, regulations, and planning
• Assures the timely preparation and submission of state and federal reports
• Enforces all applicable state and federal laws and regulations affecting The Academy
• Facilitates professional development and training programs in conjunction with the Dean of Academics to encourage the growth of Academy employees consistent with the mission of The Academy
• Facilitates the faculty mentor, new teacher orientation, and related programs
• Manages and directs the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff at the direction of the Head of School
• Promotes The Academy as a learning community guided by research, best practices, and collaboration
• Promotes positive community relations
• Reports on the needs and conditions of programs and services to the Head of School
• Attends Board, committee, and other meetings as needed, necessary and at the direction of the Head of School
• Delegates duties to other employees at the discretion of the Head of School
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Head of School

This list is not meant to be exhaustive. The administration reserves the right to assign other duties to this position.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing, running, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential job function and a prerequisite to perform other functions of the job.

The Woodstock Academy, an EOE, is proud to serve the individuals and communities that choose us as an independent secondary school. Everyone employed by The Academy is expected to perform his or her duties with professionalism, a respectful and caring attitude, and the best in customer service to all people she/he encounters during the workday.

Evaluation: Performance evaluated by the Head of School

Terms of Employment: As negotiated by the Board of Trustees