Elementary Principal

Burlington Public Schools•Burlington, MA

21h•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Elementary Principal – Francis Wyman Elementary School The Burlington Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Principal at Francis Wyman Elementary School serving approximately 500 students in grades K through 5. Burlington is a diverse, supportive, and community-oriented town located about thirteen miles northwest of Boston. The Burlington Public Schools consists of 1 high school (9-12), 1 middle school (6-8), 4 elementary schools (K-5), and the Burlington Early Childhood Center. Job Description: The District seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to providing positive and enriching educational opportunities to all students and will engage the community, parents, faculty, and students. Applicants must possess the following attributes: ability to recruit, interview, hire, supervise, evaluate and retain highly qualified educators be highly motivated and organized individual with the ability to manage many demands of building ability to use data to promote student growth have experience in providing highly effective professional development to a very strong and committed staff explore innovative, dynamic, and creative teaching practices as well as resources and programs that accelerate student learning demonstrated commitment to developing cultural competence and the ability to advance the district’s goal of acknowledging and celebrating diversity within our community promote inclusive practices for all learners work closely with parent/teacher organization to form a community partnership all other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools Educational Leadership: leads with integrity, courage, vision, hope, and compassion responsible for cultivating and maintaining a positive school culture services as the school site leader, the primary liaison between the school and Administrative Offices makes decisions based on sound educational principles communicates the school and district vision, goals, needs, and accomplishments to students, school personnel, families, and the community Qualifications/Requirements: hold or be eligible for a valid principal’s certification as an Elementary School Principal issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Master’s Degree or CAGS minimum of 5 years in public education, including teaching and administrative experience Compensation: Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Starting range anticipated between $120,000 - $140,000. Date: July 1, 2026 Burlington's student body represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. Our goal is for our staff to reflect the global diversity of our student population. We welcome applications from dynamic, forward thinking individuals who positively impact student learning and growth, are competent working in a diverse environment, and reflect the diversity of our student body. Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Burlington Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students, Lisa Chen, or Title IX Coordinator for staff, Joanne Faust. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.burlingtonpublicschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=70047685&pageId=74582578 ~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Requirements

hold or be eligible for a valid principal’s certification as an Elementary School Principal issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Master’s Degree or CAGS
minimum of 5 years in public education, including teaching and administrative experience

Responsibilities

recruit, interview, hire, supervise, evaluate and retain highly qualified educators
manage many demands of building
use data to promote student growth
providing highly effective professional development to a very strong and committed staff
explore innovative, dynamic, and creative teaching practices as well as resources and programs that accelerate student learning
developing cultural competence and the ability to advance the district’s goal of acknowledging and celebrating diversity within our community
promote inclusive practices for all learners
work closely with parent/teacher organization to form a community partnership
all other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
cultivating and maintaining a positive school culture
services as the school site leader, the primary liaison between the school and Administrative Offices
makes decisions based on sound educational principles
communicates the school and district vision, goals, needs, and accomplishments to students, school personnel, families, and the community