Position Summary: West Warwick Public Schools seeks a strong educational leader to assume the vital position of Principal for a school that serves as the WWPS alternative learning program for middle and high school students. The candidate must possess effective communication skills and a commitment to a distributed leadership model of management and instructional leadership. Performance Responsibilities: • Must be able to articulate a vision for an alternative school in West Warwick to meet the needs of all students. • Responsible for building and improving the school's culture, climate, and instructional programs. • Manage the organization, operations, and available resources to promote a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. • Establish and implement clear instructional goals and specific achievement objectives for the school. • Work within the framework of policies, laws, and regulations enacted by local, state and federal authorities. • Coordinate the program activities of staff and students in developing goals, mission statements, etc. Facilitates change and innovation in the instructional program. • Participate in curriculum development efforts. Clarify or interpret the educational aims/objectives of the school program. Evaluate the total instructional 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 specific needs. Organize orientation programs for new staff. • Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of at-risk students. • Special Student Populations: (ESL, special education Title I students, and at-risk students) coordinate activities in the planning, organization, staffing and review of programs serving the above special populations in the school. • Work in conjunction with the principal of the middle school & high school in the coordination and articulation of transitional programs. • Develop, coordinate and implement the school's strategic plan in alignment with the District Strategic Plan. • Responsible for organizing and supervising school sponsored events within and outside of the school. • Assess the effectiveness of the school's programs and report annually to the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee any necessary changes. • 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 higher levels of performance. • Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect in an ethical manner. • 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 of the school. • Prepare the annual operating budget for the school. • Responsible for the safety, cleanliness and appearance for the entire school complex. • Influence policy and implement the same at the building level. • Conduct building level staff meetings. • Communicates program progress, school programs, achievements and special events and activities. • Collaborate with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. • Model integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in the development of a 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 alternative schools, management information, safety, teacher evaluations and School Improvement Team. • Assist in the development and implementation of programs to meet the needs of at-risk students. • Perform any other duties as may be necessary from one's own observation or as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee. Supervises and Evaluates: • Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all personnel assigned to Alternative Learning Academy. Minimal Qualifications: • R.I. certification: Building Level Administrator PK-12 • Master's Degree • Three years successful teaching experience • Knowledgeable of the Rhode Island Special Education Referral to Placement Process • Knowledgeable of Multi-Tier System of Supports • Knowledge and experience with educator teacher evaluation • Demonstrated commitment and experience in the integration of technology 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 or designee.