POCASSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSTINGCloses: June 11, 2026ESSENTIAL DUTIES* Provides visionary instructional leadership to ensure high levels of student achievement and continuous school improvement aligned with district goals and the Strategic Plan.* Establishes and maintains a positive, inclusive, safe, and supportive school climate that promotes student well-being, belonging, and academic success.* Leads the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to improve student outcomes.* Uses multiple sources of student performance, attendance, behavioral, and climate data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.* Supervises and evaluates certified and non-certified staff in accordance with district procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and state regulations.* Recruits, develops, mentors, and supports staff through professional learning, coaching, and performance feedback.* Oversees the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), including academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and intervention services.* Serves as the building-level coordinator for Section 504 plans and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.* Collaborates with special education personnel to ensure implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, and student support services.* Plans, organizes, and supervises all school operations, programs, activities, and events.* Develops and maintains effective communication and partnerships with students, families, staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders.* Promotes meaningful family engagement and responsive communication to support student success.* Oversees student attendance initiatives and ensures the maintenance of accurate student records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.* Coordinates and supervises building support services, including transportation, food services, health services, library/media services, facilities, custodial operations, and school safety functions.* Leads emergency preparedness planning, school safety initiatives, crisis response, and reunification procedures.* Manages building resources and budgets responsibly to support instructional priorities and operational needs.* Ensures compliance with School Committee policies, administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.* Facilitates shared decision-making and fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.* Represents the school and district in community, professional, and interagency partnerships as appropriate.* Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.GOALTo provide effective instructional and operational leadership for the school, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the success of every student. The principal will support continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, evidence-based practices, collaborative leadership, and implementation of the Tiverton School Department Strategic Plan.EVALUATIONPerformance shall be evaluated annually by the Superintendent using the district-approved administrative evaluation system and in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Education standards and district expectations.
