Principal, Brown Elementary School

The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Principal, Brown Elementary

Start Date: 07/01/2025

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. 

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. 

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE

February 7, 2025 - Job Posted

March 1, 2025 - Posting Closes

March 12, 2025 - Virtual 20 minute interviews

March 19, 2025 - Inperson Interviews

Week of 3/24- Site visits & parent engagement

Week of 3/31 - Announcement

*Timeline is subject to change

Qualifications

• At least five years of successful teaching experience.

• State Principal certification required.

• Prior experience as a principal preferred.

• SEI Endorsement

• Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills.

Specialized Knowledge

• Lead the development and communication of educational goals aligned with the district’s vision.

• Provide leadership in organizing and implementing instructional programs and curriculum aligned with state standards, including Common Core.

• Use data to identify strengths, address gaps, and improve instruction for all students.

• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to create inclusive, supportive classrooms.

• Promote equity and belonging, focusing on racial equity, LGBTQ inclusion, and support for diverse abilities.

• Supervise staff and programs while supporting hiring, orientation, and evaluations.

• Oversee daily school operations, including custodial, cafeteria, and support services, to maintain a safe and functional facility.

• Establish effective discipline practices and foster a positive school climate.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage responsibilities promptly and accurately.

• Manage budgets responsibly, aligning resources with school goals.

• Ensure compliance with School Committee policies and district objectives.

• Utilize Google Suite, Microsoft Office, PowerSchool, and other tools to support instruction and operations.

Skills

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

• Skill in oral and written communications

• Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, students, parents/caregivers, teachers, support staff and colleagues

• Demonstrated leadership ability 

• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ability to operate general office/educational equipment and computer/laptop/devices required to accomplish the work assigned

• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative

• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production 

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Move throughout the classroom, school, grounds, office, or off-site locations, including occasional rapid movement across even or uneven surfaces.

• Remain stationary for extended periods and operate productivity tools such as computers, iPads, printers, and assistive technology.

• Read materials from screens, handwritten documents, or printed text, with or without visual aids.

• Position oneself to access and maintain files, materials, and resources.

• Communicate effectively in person, via video conference, by telephone, or in writing to ensure accurate understanding and collaboration.

• Observe details at close range to maintain safety and support students.

• Multitask and respond to multiple demands from various individuals.

• Support students in developing life skills such as eating, cleaning, and toileting as needed.

• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Work in environments with moderate to loud noise levels.

• Formal application

• Rating of education and experience

• Oral interviews 

• Reference check

• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required

• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.