Principal West Springfield Middle School West Springfield Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, student centered, and equity driven educational leader to serve as Principal of West Springfield Middle School. The successful candidate will provide visionary instructional leadership, foster a safe and inclusive school culture, support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students, and collaborate with staff, families, and the community to ensure high levels of achievement and continuous improvement for every learner. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Participates and maintains an effective and culturally responsive learning environment among the entire school community (faculty, staff, support personnel, students, etc.). - Serves as instructional leader for the school and drives teaching and learning designed to meet middle school student needs to create continuous improvement and equitable academic and social and emotional outcomes for all students. - Skill in data analysis and using data to lead teacher teams to address achievement gaps. - Fosters a creative and inclusive learning environment in which all students are supported, connected, and inspired to excel. - Sets clear expectations for staff and provides ongoing feedback, evaluations, advice, counseling, and support to all staff members regarding their individual and group performance. - Works with the various members of central administration to solve school problems, including student learning challenges, family engagement, student support, and operational issues. - Supports systems for promoting positive behavior and tiered interventions to meet the needs of a diverse student body; maintains high expectations and motivation for all community members to engage in continuous learning and development. - Leads administrative team in the school to support culturally responsive teaching and high achievement for all students. - Initiates, facilitates, designs, and implements programs and scheduling to meet student needs. - Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, attends school sponsored activities, and functions. - Maintains a clear and open communication process with all the internal and external school community. Keeps the school population informed of policy changes, new programs, opportunities, etc. - Acts as a liaison between the school and the local community encouraging the community to participate in the educational process as part of the overall school life. Develops a program of public relations to further the communities understanding and support of educational programs. - Keeps updated on changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and other publications and discussing contemporary issues with colleagues and maintains commitment to educational technology. - Together with central office staff, coordinates and supervises support functions, such as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, library activities and financial/budgeting and accounting functions, etc. - Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students. - Performs any other related duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or Designee. Independent Contract: Full time, salary commensurate with experience, $130,000 - $140,000 Reports to the Superintendent