Principal Alternative Learning Academy

Principal Alternative Learning Academy West Warwick Public Schools - 3.8 West Warwick, RI Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Master's degree Supervising experience Team management Overseeing academic personnel management Autism spectrum disorders support Performance evaluation

Full Job Description Position Summary:

West Warwick Public Schools seeks a strong educational leader to assume thevital position of Principal for a school that serves as the WWPS alternativelearning program for middle and high school students. The candidate mustpossess effective communication skills and a commitment to a distributedleadership model of management and instructional leadership.

Performance Responsibilities:

Must be able to articulate a vision for an alternative school in WestWarwick to meet the needs of all students. Responsible for building and improving the schools culture, climate, andinstructional programs. Manage the organization, operations, and available resources to promote asafe, efficient, and effective learning environment. Establish and implement clear instructional goals and specificachievement objectives for the school. Work within the framework of policies, laws, and regulations enacted bylocal, state and federal authorities. Coordinate the program activities of staff and students in developing goals,mission statements, etc. Facilitates change and innovation in theinstructional program. Participate in curriculum development efforts. Clarify or interpret theeducational aims/objectives of the school program. Evaluate the totalinstructional program. Participate in the development of a Work-Based Learning Program. Advocate for the use of technology to change the delivery of instruction. Provide in-service staff development opportunities to address specificneeds. Organize orientation programs for new staff. Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet theneeds of at-risk students.

Special Student Populations:

(ESL, special education Title I students, andat-risk students) coordinate activities in the planning, organization,staffing and review of programs serving the above special populations inthe school. Work in conjunction with the principal of the middle school & high schoolin the coordination and articulation of transitional programs. Develop, coordinate and implement the schools strategic plan inalignment with the District Strategic Plan. Responsible for organizing and supervising school sponsored eventswithin and outside of the school. Assess the effectiveness of the schools programs and report annually tothe Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee any necessarychanges. Remain current of changes in local, state and national education policy. Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics. Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higherlevels of performance. Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect in an ethicalmanner. Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff. Prepare the master schedules for students/staff. Perform technical/managerial duties necessary to the daily operations ofthe school. Prepare the annual operating budget for the school. Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and appearance for the entire schoolcomplex. Influence policy and implement the same at the building level. Conduct building level staff meetings. Communicates program progress, school programs, achievements andspecial events and activities. Collaborate with families and community members, responding to diversecommunity interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. Model integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in the development ofa caring and supportive school community. Embrace diversity and gender equity in support of a multi-lingual,multicultural, multi-social and economically diverse community. Participate in district-wide initiatives examples to include alternativeschools, management information, safety, teacher evaluations and SchoolImprovement Team. Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet theneeds of at-risk students. Perform any other duties as may be necessary from ones own observationor as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee.

Supervises and Evaluates:

Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all personnelassigned to Alternative Learning Academy.

Minimal Qualifications:

R.I.

certification:

Building Level Administrator PK-12 Masters Degree Three years successful teaching experience Knowledgeable of the Rhode Island Special Education Referral toPlacement Process Knowledgeable of Multi-Tier System of Supports Knowledge and experience with educator teacher evaluation Demonstrated commitment and experience in the integration oftechnology in instruction Supervisory\administrative experience in servicing students with Autism,Developmental Disabilities and Emotional Disturbance.

Term Of Employment:

Work year with salary as determined by the West Warwick School Committee.

Evaluation:

An annual performance evaluation will be completed by the Superintendent ordesignee.