Principal

Danbury Middle School - Danbury, CT

Date of Availability: upon hire
Date Closing: 09/01/2023
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
Position Type: Exempt - 12 months

Danbury Middle School Founding Principal - International Baccalaureate Program

Job Summary:

The founding Danbury Middle School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, planning and discipline. They will work closely with the Chief Academic officer to understand and implement a rigorous International Baccalaureate program. They will work with the Chief Schools Officer to set and execute a best-in-class vision for student and staff culture and academic achievement.

Danbury Charter School has been approved by the State of Connecticut and is anticipated to open for the 24-25 school year. The 23-24 school year will be a planning and preparation year for this position. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of the school;

• As head of school provide leadership and direction to school based staff, including Dean of Student Culture, Academic Dean, administrative staff, consultants and all teachers.

• Supervise and observe all instructional practices in the school including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;

• Coordinate all Special Education Programs

• Supports the implementation of SRBI and monitors its continued implementation

• Enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct

• Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff

• Supervises support services

• Assists in supervision of special events

• Administer scheduling, enrollment, and curriculum

• Prepare materials in conjunction with Executive Director, Director of Finance and Operations for Board meetings, including student academic achievement data based on comparative and longitudinal measures

• Implement and follow policies and procedures

• Provide a safe environment for learning

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Superintendent/Executive Director

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations.

• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.

• Thorough understanding of instructional methodology.

• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration. 

• Ability to identify and solve problems.

• Creative thinking skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Products

• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices.

• Bilingual/Multilingual (Spanish and Portuguese)

Education and Experience:

Master’s in Education and School Administrator Certification required (092)
At least five years of teaching experience required.
At least 2 years of administrative/supervisory experience required
Conversational Spanish and/or Portuguese required
2 years of IB (International Baccalaureate) experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Elevate Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Elevate Charter Schools does not discriminate on account of race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and presentation, national origin, disability, religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law.

Qualified applicants should email their resume to Brynn.cullen@elevatecharterschools.org and include in the body of the email a short statement as to why they are interested in the role.  

• Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis and candidates will be contacted if they are selected to move forward.  Unfortunately due to the volume of applicants we are unable to reply to every candidate that applies.