Principal - 2025-2026 School Year

Overview:

Woodstock Union High School & Middle School seeks an inspiring and visionary leader to serve as its next Principal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The ideal candidate will be student-centered and compassionate and use visible, engaged leadership and transparent communication to create a culture of innovation and accountability. This leader will work collaboratively with students, faculty, and the community to promote a school culture where every student can thrive, and every educator feels supported.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

Student-Centered and Compassionate:

• Prioritize student well-being and academic success, fostering an inclusive and supportive school environment.
• Build a positive, respectful climate that nurtures students' personal growth and prepares them for future challenges.
• Promote programs and initiatives, such as restorative practices and social-emotional learning, to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Visible, Engaged Leadership:

• Actively present on campus, building relationships with students, teachers, and families.
• Participate in school events and daily activities, creating a welcoming and collaborative school environment.
• Cultivate a school atmosphere that values community and mutual respect.

Strong Communication Skills:

• Maintain open, transparent, and timely communication with all school stakeholders.
• Listen actively to feedback from students, staff, parents, and the community to inform decisions.
• Foster a collaborative culture by facilitating regular, two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and the broader community.

Innovative and Visionary:

• Lead with creativity and adaptability, bringing forward-thinking ideas to enhance the learning experience.
• Support initiatives that align with MVSU's Portrait of a Graduate and Strategic Plan, including outdoor learning, technology integration, and personalized learning.
• Inspire and implement innovative approaches to education that engage students and energize faculty.

Accountability and High Standards:

• Uphold and enforce school policies fairly and consistently, creating a structured, safe learning environment.
• Support teachers by establishing clear expectations and providing resources to promote high academic standards.
• Model integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior in all aspects of the role.

Additional Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership:

• Serve as the instructional leader, emphasizing high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional practices, using data-driven decisions to enhance program outcomes.

School Improvement:

• Lead efforts to create and sustain a shared vision for school improvement, using data and best practices.
• Align professional development with district goals, fostering a supportive, goal-oriented environment.

Personnel Management:

• Oversee hiring, orientation, and professional growth for campus staff, supporting career development and performance evaluations.

Administration & Budget Management:

• Develop and manage campus budgets, ensuring responsible and effective use of resources.
• Coordinate facility management to maintain a clean, safe, and inviting campus environment.

Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

• Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration or related field.
• Valid VT Educator License with Principal endorsement.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a school Administrator .
• Proficiency in curriculum development, instructional program evaluation, budget management, and policy interpretation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license (may be required).
• Criminal background clearance.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work extended hours, as needed, to support school functions and activities.
• Occasional travel within the district and across the state.
• Capability to maintain emotional control under stress in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.