Principal

West Hartford Public Schools

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Intermediate Administrative Certificate (092) required
  • Demonstrated success in leadership standards
  • Proven experience in collaborative professional learning systems
  • Strategic alignment of organizational resources for student achievement
  • Strong ability to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders
  • Experience in engaging families and community partners
  • Commitment to ethical practices and inclusivity

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain vision and goals for student success
  • Establish professional learning systems based on instructional quality
  • Align resources with strategic goals to enhance student achievement
  • Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and families
  • Engage community and stakeholders to support school initiatives
  • Create a positive school climate conducive to achievement
  • Ensure a focus on ethical decisions and inclusive practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive working environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with a diverse community
  • Focus on high expectations for all staff and students
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
6/23/2026

Location:
Morley Elementary School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
07/03/2026
Requirement: Intermediate Administrative Certificate (092)
Work Year: 220 days

Candidate Profile:

Qualified candidates should demonstrate success in all domains of leadership standards with evidence of exemplary performance in the following areas:

  • Shared Vision, Mission and Goals: Leaders collaboratively develop, implement and sustain the vision, mission and goals to support high expectations for all students and staff.
  • Professional Learning: Establishes a collaborative professional learning system that is grounded in a vision of high-quality instruction and continuous improvement through the use of data to advance the school or district's vision, mission and goals.
  • Operational Management: Strategically aligns organizational systems and resources to support student achievement and school improvement.
  • Collaborative Relationships: Identify and establish effective working relationships with stakeholders including students, staff and families.
  • Family, Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Uses professional influence to promote the growth of all students by actively engaging and collaborating with families, community partners and other stakeholders to support the vision, mission and goals of the school and district.
  • School Culture and Climate: Establishes a positive climate for student achievement, as well as high expectations for adult and student conduct.
  • Equitable and Ethical Practice: Maintains a focus on ethical decisions, cultural competencies, social justice and inclusive practice for all members of the school community.


Candidates interested in being considered for this position should submit an online application, and include a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, and a copy of current 092 certification.

All inquiries related to the open position should be directed to Shannon Mlodzinski, Executive Director of Human Resources (860-561-6654 or [email protected]).

Excellent salary, benefits, and working conditions.
Salary: per the WHAA bargaining agreement.

Attachment(s):
  • WHAA Contract.pdf

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