Watertown
Watertown Middle School Principal
Watertown, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Applications will be accepted beginning
Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)
Watertown Middle School Principal
Position:
Watertown Middle School Principal Reports to:
Superintendent of Schools Salary:
Salary Range Regionally Competitive Work Year:
12-Month Position About Watertown Public Schools Watertown Public Schools (WPS), located in Watertown, Massachusetts, serves a diverse and dynamic student population across its three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. With a mission to inspire, empower, and challenge all students, the district is committed to fostering academic excellence and inclusivity. As of the latest data, WPS serves approximately 2,700 students. The district embraces its rich cultural and linguistic diversity, with students representing a broad spectrum of backgrounds, including a significant percentage of multilingual learners. About the Watertown Middle School (WMS) The Watertown Middle School is a caring and inclusive community that is home to approximately 560 students in grades six through eight. Our equity-driven mission to provide the best possible education for all of our middle school students is demonstrated throughout our academic program. Our diverse community expects a leader who will respond to the unique needs of our students and who will ensure that all students receive what they need to be successful. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Watertown Middle School, through the collaboration of staff and parent community, seeks to provide a supportive learning environment, which fosters academic excellence, encourages individual and collaborative endeavors, and promotes social responsibility and respect for diversity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the instructional leader of the school, the primary evaluator of the school's staff, and the overseer of the operation of the building. Develop and maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies. Model and promote trust, enthusiasm, rapport, respect, and openness among faculty, staff, students, and members of the community. Focus on student learning while nurturing and sustaining a reflective and respectful school culture based on high expectations and continuous learning for all students and staff members. Develop and sustain focus on a shared mission and clear vision for improvement of learning and teaching. Facilitate collaborative processes with the Instructional Leadership Team to actualize the vision and mission of the school and the larger school district. Promote a school community that provides a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student feels safe, respected, and valued. Lead a school through a construction/renovation project, including utilizing swing space. Keep the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent abreast of school goals, happenings, and needs. Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment and the Superintendent to leverage the strength of curriculum coordinators and assistant principals. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of excellent teaching and learning practices. Collaborate closely with special education and ESL coordinators to improve content-area learning for student subgroups. Work in concert with the Director of Student Services on the successful implementation of special education programs. Manage the daily impact of construction on the middle school. Promote a school culture focused on high levels of academic achievement and social-emotional learning (SEL). Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement. Demonstrate strong instructional leadership by being involved in the design and implementation of the instructional program. Participate in and maintain an effective and culturally responsive learning environment. Partner with the school community to promote student learning. Consistently demonstrate high moral, ethical, and professional standards of performance and personal integrity. Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating staff. Create a professional environment by assuring that interactions with others are conducted with utmost respect and professionalism. Actively participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences. Participate in school academic, athletic, and co-curricular activities. Responsible for the safety and administration of the school facilities. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary. Ensure careful use of the buildings, grounds, equipment, and other property under their jurisdiction. Manage human and fiscal resources in transparent ways. Discharge such other permanent and temporary duties as the Superintendent may assign. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration. Valid Massachusetts License as a Principal/Assistant Principal, 5-12 including Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. Teaching and/or administrative experience in a secondary setting totaling a minimum of five (5) years. Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize technology in all facets of the position. Demonstrated highly effective leadership as a middle school administrator, at least three (3) successful years as a principal preferred. Proven ability to promote the learning and growth of all students. Strong character, impeccable integrity, firmly held ethical beliefs. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills, strong written, verbal, and listening skills. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and a belief that all students are able to achieve and grow academically and personally. Citizenship, residency, or work visa, required. The position offers a highly competitive compensation package. Please apply online at School Spring to complete an application and upload a resume, transcripts, three current letters of reference related to leadership experience, and DESE principal licensure by January 17, 2025. Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. WPS is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the WPS community. WPS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply. 30 Common Street Watertown MA 02472 Phone - 617 926-7700
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Position:
Watertown Middle School Principal Reports to:
Superintendent of Schools Salary:
Salary Range Regionally Competitive Work Year:
12-Month Position About Watertown Public Schools Watertown Public Schools (WPS), located in Watertown, Massachusetts, serves a diverse and dynamic student population across its three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. With a mission to inspire, empower, and challenge all students, the district is committed to fostering academic excellence and inclusivity. As of the latest data, WPS serves approximately 2,700 students. The district embraces its rich cultural and linguistic diversity, with students representing a broad spectrum of backgrounds, including a significant percentage of multilingual learners. About the Watertown Middle School (WMS) The Watertown Middle School is a caring and inclusive community that is home to approximately 560 students in grades six through eight. Our equity-driven mission to provide the best possible education for all of our middle school students is demonstrated throughout our academic program. Our diverse community expects a leader who will respond to the unique needs of our students and who will ensure that all students receive what they need to be successful. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Watertown Middle School, through the collaboration of staff and parent community, seeks to provide a supportive learning environment, which fosters academic excellence, encourages individual and collaborative endeavors, and promotes social responsibility and respect for diversity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the instructional leader of the school, the primary evaluator of the school's staff, and the overseer of the operation of the building. Develop and maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies. Model and promote trust, enthusiasm, rapport, respect, and openness among faculty, staff, students, and members of the community. Focus on student learning while nurturing and sustaining a reflective and respectful school culture based on high expectations and continuous learning for all students and staff members. Develop and sustain focus on a shared mission and clear vision for improvement of learning and teaching. Facilitate collaborative processes with the Instructional Leadership Team to actualize the vision and mission of the school and the larger school district. Promote a school community that provides a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student feels safe, respected, and valued. Lead a school through a construction/renovation project, including utilizing swing space. Keep the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent abreast of school goals, happenings, and needs. Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment and the Superintendent to leverage the strength of curriculum coordinators and assistant principals. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of excellent teaching and learning practices. Collaborate closely with special education and ESL coordinators to improve content-area learning for student subgroups. Work in concert with the Director of Student Services on the successful implementation of special education programs. Manage the daily impact of construction on the middle school. Promote a school culture focused on high levels of academic achievement and social-emotional learning (SEL). Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement. Demonstrate strong instructional leadership by being involved in the design and implementation of the instructional program. Participate in and maintain an effective and culturally responsive learning environment. Partner with the school community to promote student learning. Consistently demonstrate high moral, ethical, and professional standards of performance and personal integrity. Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating staff. Create a professional environment by assuring that interactions with others are conducted with utmost respect and professionalism. Actively participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences. Participate in school academic, athletic, and co-curricular activities. Responsible for the safety and administration of the school facilities. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary. Ensure careful use of the buildings, grounds, equipment, and other property under their jurisdiction. Manage human and fiscal resources in transparent ways. Discharge such other permanent and temporary duties as the Superintendent may assign. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration. Valid Massachusetts License as a Principal/Assistant Principal, 5-12 including Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. Teaching and/or administrative experience in a secondary setting totaling a minimum of five (5) years. Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize technology in all facets of the position. Demonstrated highly effective leadership as a middle school administrator, at least three (3) successful years as a principal preferred. Proven ability to promote the learning and growth of all students. Strong character, impeccable integrity, firmly held ethical beliefs. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills, strong written, verbal, and listening skills. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and a belief that all students are able to achieve and grow academically and personally. Citizenship, residency, or work visa, required. The position offers a highly competitive compensation package. Please apply online at School Spring to complete an application and upload a resume, transcripts, three current letters of reference related to leadership experience, and DESE principal licensure by January 17, 2025. Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. WPS is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the WPS community. WPS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply. 30 Common Street Watertown MA 02472 Phone - 617 926-7700
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