Westover Magnet School: Elementary School Principal
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Union:
Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)

Salary:
Step Placement is based on experience as outlined in Article 4(C) of the SAU Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

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General Statement:
The Elementary School Principal works with the District Administrative Team to prepare each and every student in their school for higher education and success in the 21st century. The principal is the academic and the administrative leader of his/her school, and is responsible for communicating and supporting the vision of:

High expectations for the achievement of all students in their building
High Quality academic programs within all classrooms in their school, including curriculum, instruction, and assessment
School support and accountability systems including supervision and evaluation of employees, planning and implementing school improvement plans, leadership, and professional development for all staff members
Shared responsibility by the entire school community (faculty, staff, students and families) for achievement of the School and District Goals

CSDE Educator Certification Requirements:

Connecticut Professional Educator Certificate - Intermediate Administrator (092)

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

Major Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
A current resume.
Three (3) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
- External candidates must submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.