Technical High School Principal at The Department of Children and Families in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Introduction

Are you committed to student achievement and staff
development? Do you want to be part of an organization that promotes a positive school climate and works on continuousimprovement? APPLY TODAY!

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) has current opportunities for Technical High School Principal at two of their Education and Career Systems. We have an opportunity at both the Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, CT, and at the Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School in Danielson, CT.

These are great opportunities to work in a high school environment, be responsible for performing a full range of administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent and be a part of a great organization. This is a year-round, full time, first shift, Monday-Friday position.

We offer a competitivebenefitspackage which includes health care options, leave policies, a retirement plan, and more! We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

PLEASE NOTE: Please read important information that is provided in the Selection Plan section of this recruitment.

Selection Plan

Applicants must select all locations: Hamden for Eli Whitney, Windham for Harvard H. Ellis, both or all locations, as well as
employment type (full time) in which they wish to be
considered for on their application prior to submission. Failure to indicate a
location listed above or employment typewill result in the applicant not
being considered for vacancies in that specific location.

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pplications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position.

Please send any questions or inquiries to Catherine.Downey@CT.Gov .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Education, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, this class is accountable for directing the operation of a Technical High School by providing instructional, fiscal and facilities leadership or for administrative duties in the System's central office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

TechnicalHigh School: Assists with staff activities and oversight of all related school functions; assists in the development of a comprehensive long and short term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and Board and System mission; makes recommendations to assist with system policy, program priorities, funding, legislation and regulation; develops or assists in the development of school or system educational programs; administers pertinent laws within assigned school or system central office; leads the school-wide scheduling team in order to develop efficient and student centered schedules and assists in the implementation of the computerized student information system; oversees the student assessment process including collecting and analyzing student data to ensure student achievement over time; assists with controls of fiscal operations within school by determining priority of expenditures of financial and related resources; supervises and evaluates instructional and operational staff; assists the school system with the selection of appropriate textbooks, teacher guides and other instructional materials and equipment; provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching, modeling and mentoring; responds to inquiries from the public concerning education initiatives and programs; responsible for programs assigned and activities; may act as an Executive Coach to oversee professional development within the class, including growing district leadership capacity and developing district-wide succession planning by providing non-evaluative support for beginning and developing incumbents within the job class;may represent school and agency in related activities as required; performs related duties and special assignments as required by the Principal, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Schools.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career Central Office:Oversees and leads education administrative programs as assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent; supervises and evaluates central office staff as appropriate; oversees and provides support to the schools in the administration of programs in the Technical and Career High Schools; participates in the recruitment process; may represent the agency in related activities as required; performs related duties and special assignments as required by the Principal, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Schools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education, with emphasis on educational administration and management; considerable knowledge of the objectives and purposes of educational programs; considerable knowledge of supervision/evaluation methods; considerable knowledge of public school administration; knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgetary preparation and fiscal management; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable written and oral skills; considerable ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's Degree and at least five (5) years of teaching experience and two (2) years of education leadership/supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants that possess the following:

• 5 years experience working as a high school administrator;


• 5 years experience with achievements in school reform and instructional excellence;


• 5 years experience of leadership/supervisory experience in an Administrative classification;


• Experience in teaching and learning process within a technology program;


• Experience with curriculum development, technology applications, facility renovations and management practices;


• Experience with schoolwide implementation and assessment using Marzano instructional strategies and the Danielson Rubric;


• Title 1 experience for Whitney Technical High School.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must hold an Intermediate Administration and Supervisor Certificate (Endorsement 092) issued by the State Board of Education.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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