Principal, Hanscom Primary School

 

This opening is for the elementary school principalship at the Lincoln School, serving students in grades K-3. Hanscom Primary School is located on Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB).  The Lincoln Public Schools contracts with the Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) to provide education for students on HAFB.

 

This is an opening for FY24.   Start date: July 1, 2023

 

Applicants selected will be subject to security background investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility and suitability requirements.

 

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment

 

Primary Purpose

The Principal, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, is responsible for

establishing a school that is a safe and nurturing environment, capable of addressing individual student needs, and providing a high quality educational experience. The Principal will serve as the Instructional Leader for the school and be committed to the mission of serving the students and families who reside at HAFB.

 

Contractual Relationship

The Principal reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools and negotiates an individual employment contract with the Superintendent in accordance with applicable School Committee guidelines and Massachusetts statutes.

 

Organizational Relationship

The Principal supervises and coordinates the activities of the faculty and sta? assigned to the school and is responsible for the implementation of the instructional program in accordance with the District Strategic Plan, School Committee policies and Administrative regulations.

 

Responsibilities

1. Supervises the school’s educational program:

• Sets the vision for the school in alignment with the District Strategic Plan
• Provides instructional leadership to ensure all students feel safe, seen, heard, and valued and that high quality learning experiences that blend Antiracism, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (AIDE), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Deeper Learning (DL) are provided to all students in every classroom.
• Establishes expectations and provides appropriate supports that will enable all students and staff to achieve at high levels in the areas of the Lincoln Public Schools Portrait of a Learner.
• In consultation with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Schools, oversees the development, revision, and evaluation of culturally responsive curriculum to ensure high academic standards are met.
• Monitors the implementation of a coordinated school curriculum across all grades. Works with the appropriate staff to ensure content, scope and sequence which are appropriate for students' learning at different grade and developmental levels.
• Establishes an environment that provides access to the general curriculum for all students.
• Consults with the Administrator for Special Education regarding accommodations and modifications to ensure that all students, including students with disabilities, have access to the district’s general education program.
• Arranges for home/hospital programs for eligible students in collaboration with the Administrator for Special Education.
• Makes recommendations for program development and curriculum revision to appropriate staff and carries out the responsibility for implementation as determined in the district's Strategic Plan.
• Encourages a variety of teaching methods and programs to promote belonging and student learning for all students and the inclusion of special needs students into all core curricula and student activities.
• Works with the appropriate staff to ensure the integration of curriculum concepts and instructional materials into the school program which reflect civic responsibility, community service, historical awareness, and cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity.
• Works with the appropriate staff to implement and supervise the evaluation of instructional programs and interpret data to improve teaching and learning.
• Leads efforts in the school to improve the academic performance of marginalized students and those in high risk groups.
• Works with administrators and teachers at other levels (e.g., Lincoln School PreK-4, and Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School) to assure smooth transitions for entering and exiting students.
• Establishes with staff realistic school goals, programs, and priorities consistent with those of the school system.

 

2. Works to create a school environment in which staff, students, and parents can develop a mutual sense of trust, participation, understanding, and productive interaction:

• Establishes and maintains a culture of belonging and student-centered problem-solving.
• Leads AIDE work to reflect the outcomes of the LPS Portrait of a Learner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication within and among staff and faculty.
• Communicates the vision, goals, long-range plans, needs, and accomplishments of the school to students, staff, families, and the community-at-large. Facilitates communication between groups effectively involving all parties in the educational process.
• Invites and seeks feedback from stakeholders and provides productive feedback to staff, students, and families.
• Delegates authority to encourage staff initiative and participatory decision-making.
• Facilitates and implements effective educational practices and procedures in compliance with the policies of the Lincoln School Committee.
• Establishes and enforces high standards of student conduct, and enforces discipline, as necessary, according to due process to the rights of students.
• Sponsors school events for staff, students, parents, and community to participate in appropriate areas of the educational process.
• Actively works with the School Council, parents and PTO members to ensure effective communication on matters affecting school policy, program implementation, and student behavior.

 

3. Provides effective and efficient management of school faculty and administration team:

• Supervises and evaluates staff, with the assistance of other evaluators in accordance with the district's agreed upon supervision and evaluation plan.
• Conducts regular meetings of the faculty and administrative team as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Promotes the school vision through regular meetings with other administrators, Team Leaders, Content Specialists, and Coaches.
• Encourages and supports the professional development of all faculty and staff.
• Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers and assures compliance with proper administrative procedures.
• Supervises and is responsible for the preparation of all school and annual reports for the Central Office.
• Maintains student record keeping systems in a manner which protects the privacy and confidentiality of records according to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares a comprehensive school budget with the assistance of team leaders, teachers, and system-wide administrators on an annual basis. Manages school budget to accomplish plan. Responsible for Student Activity Accounts.
• Implements and administers the educational program and annual school budget as approved by the School Committee.
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate teacher records that protect privacy and confidentiality and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develops and implements school calendar and student and staff schedules.
• Oversees the maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the school building and grounds while providing supervision of custodial personnel as needed.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and others to seek grants to augment school revenues for the purposes of curriculum and staff development and/or school improvement.

4. Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
5. Observes local school regulations and school laws as they apply to the Principal's responsibilities.

 

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts Elementary School Principal’s license
• Master's Degree (evidence of study beyond Master's Degree preferred)
• Experience as a teacher and as an educational leader at the elementary school level
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills; experience facilitating communication between divergent groups and in consensus decision-making
• Demonstrated success in the development, evaluation, and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the applicable level
• Effective administrative and management skills
• Excellent speaking and writing skills, including the effective utilization of computers, technology, and information management tools

 

Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. The community is rich in history with a strong tradition of citizen participation. The school district serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. In addition to the K-8 Lincoln School, the district operates the Primary School and Middle School at Hanscom Air Force Base as well as an integrated Preschool. Lincoln has a long tradition of educational excellence and strives to offer innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. As a founding member of the METCO Program, Lincoln has maintained its commitment to diversity and multi-cultural education.

Lincoln Public Schools Mission Statement
The Lincoln Public Schools seek to unite our communities in challenging and equipping our
students to acquire essential skills and knowledge, think creatively and independently, exhibit academic excellence, appreciate and respect diversity, display creativity, value reflection, and demonstrate social and emotional competencies.
The School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, color, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.