Claypit Hill School Principal Search 2014-2015





THE POSITION

The Principal of the Claypit Hill School ...

1) Is responsible for the leadership and day-to-day management of the educational program for 525 students in K through 5^th grade.  The Principal uses leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to  promote and advance the educational development of each student while creating and sustaining a positive learning environment involving faculty, staff, students, parents, and community;

2)  Directs all organization, supervision, and administration within the school, establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.  She or he hires new staff members as needed, orients them, and assists in their development as employees of the Wayland School System;

3) Leads in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the instructional program,  assists in the revision and evaluation of curriculum; oversees the school budget.

Desired characteristics, abilities, and strengths in­clude:

• Master's degree with advanced graduate study in educational administration required;
• Doctoral degree in educational administration preferred;
• Teaching experience at the Elementary level (Grades K to 5);
• Licensed in Massachusetts as an Elementary Principal;
• Evidence of successful administrative experi­ence;
• Demonstrated ability in areas of curriculum, staff supervision, special education, technology­, diversity;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• A sense of humor, a flare for creative problem solving, the ability to persevere, and an ap­preciation for group dynamics.

HEALTH: To enhance health and wellness education, with an emphasis on healthy relationships and violence prevention, employing a systemic approach to curriculum, instruction, extracurricular activities, and school culture. 

EVALUATION: To successfully, and fully, implement the new state-mandated Educator Evaluation Framework. 

ACHIEVEMENT GAP: To narrow the achievement gap through the use of culturally proficient teaching strategies, data-based analyses and, in general, by building on strategies that work. 

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI): To expand and more fully realize a system-wide RTI program in a teaching and learning environment that integrates teacher collaboration, sharing of best practices, differentiated instruction, and the use of data to inform instruction. 

TECHNOLOGY: To increasingly employ instructional technology for the purpose of improving student proficiency with core content knowledge and skills, while building technology-related competencies - and to do so in conjunction with developing a comprehensive approach to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education. 

THE WAYLAND COMMUNITY

The Town of Wayland is located 18 miles west of Boston near the Massachusetts Turnpike and outside of the Route 128 circle. Many residents of the town are employed in technical, profes­sional, and managerial positions and are asso­ciated with institutions and businesses outside of Wayland.

Wayland has a sincere dedication to its young people and has continually supported programs to meet their needs.

Wayland is a stable, family-oriented community with a high percentage of longtime residents. Parents and the community as a whole place a high value on educational excellence and con­tribute time and energy in support of school pro­grams. A sense of history and tradition are im­portant and valued by Wayland residents, long-standing and new. Wayland has been successful in attract­ing younger families who value the town's close-knit atmosphere, the school system, and the proximity to a metropoli­tan area that offers a rich array of cultural, edu­cational, and recreational opportunities.

 Competitive Compensation Package

 $110,000 -$116,000

 Other benefits and conditions of employment currently available to Wayland's School Administrators.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

 January 13, 2015