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Position Type: Administration - Secondary/ Assistant Principal
Date Posted: 8/19/2026
Location: Shaw Elementary School
SCHOOL YEAR
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
DR RUBY SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Position Description
Assists the elementary school Principal as assigned in directing, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the programs, activities and staff of the elementary school. Receives general direction from the elementary school Principal. Exercises direct supervision over elementary school staff members as assigned. Acts as the authoritative leader of the school when the Principal is absent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment, Selection and Orientation
Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and screening of building staff
Provide leadership and curriculum development
Implement Board of Education policies
Assist in the development of the master schedule
Staff Supervision, Evaluation and Records
Conduct classroom observations, staff conferences and provide written evaluation reports as assigned by Principal
Meet regularly with assigned departments
Evaluate professional staff as assigned by Principal
Supervise non-certified staff in assigned areas
Monitor students' schools and classroom attendance
Work closely with special education and guidance departments
Instructional Programs
Maintain current knowledge of new developments in curriculum and instruction
Implement all established and new instructional programs
Participate in in-service curriculum meetings
Work with curriculum supervisors to improve curriculum
Participate in the in-school Planning and Placement Team
Participate in system-wide committees
Communications
Act as a liaison with parents; initiate home communication with parents to achieve greater pupil efficiency in school
Communicate data to Central Office and other agencies
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and instructional practices that result in quality learning for all students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others
Experience working with young children
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
CSD Active Intermediate Administrator certification 092 or eligibility
CSD Special Education or Related Services endorsement or certificate
Successful leadership experience
Successful elementaryschoolteaching and/or related services experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate
Days: 12 Month Administrative
Salary: In accordance with the NASA contract
Norwalk is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
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Worksite address
norwalk, CT, 06860, US
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