Thetford Elementary School
Orange East Supervisory Union
Thetford, Vermont
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| Job ID: 32127 |
Application Deadline:
December 1, 2009 |
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Posted: October 28, 2009 |
Starting Date:
July 1, 2010 |
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Thetford Elementary School currently serves 201 children in grades K-6. The staff of 52 includes experienced classroom teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff. The town's children continue their secondary education at Thetford Academy in grades 7-12.
Thetford seeks an educational leader who has a genuine love for children and a commitment to diversity, can respectfully and effectively work with an experienced staff, and will develop a rapport with parents and community members. This leader should also be an excellent administrator experienced in K-6 education; have an appreciation for the integral role of the arts; have the ability to manage student performance data to help improve the curriculum; be supportive of professional learning for staff; be able to maintain and increase high standards of educational excellence at TES; and have the vision and leadership skills to assist the staff and the School Board in achieving their goals. Additionally, the principal will encourage dialog and new ideas from parents, staff and other experts to establish an atmosphere or mutual respect throughout the school community.
Thetford Elementary School seeks to serve the town of Thetford by developing all children in our care to their fullest potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. It is our purpose to give each child an excellent foundation in the basic academic areas while simultaneously encouraging inquisitiveness, the acceptance of responsibility, an understanding of self, an increasing awareness of the world around us, an appreciation of basic values, and the ability to formulate sound judgments. We have the highest expectations for our students and their ability to achieve and excel.
It is our belief that learning should take place in a structured environment with a friendly and personal atmosphere and with the use of a wide variety of methods and materials. Learning should be interesting and offer a high degree of student involvement. A strong and caring relationship should exist between and among all members of the school community - students, parents, staff and the school board members.
We believe the development of each child should occur in an accepting, stimulating, and creative environment. We recognize each child as an individual and believe that our instructional program should encourage his/her uniqueness and foster pride in his/her own self worth. The school should be a place where all students, teachers, and staff members are able to realize their own values in the educational process while being part of and supported by the greater school community. The Thetford Elementary School motto of "Together Everyone Succeeds" is a meaningful statement that we take very much to heart.
For more information about our school go to www.thetfordschool.org. There is a copy of the school's strategic plan on that website under the plans and reports section.
Applicants should apply online through schoolspring being sure to include a cover letter, resume, and a statement of educational philosophy.
Alternative to an elecronic application, hard copies of the above can be sent along with answers to the two questions listed at the end of this job posting to:
Search Committee c/o
Patricia Brown
Human Resources Director
Orange East Supervisory Union
PO Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary:
$74,000 to $84,000 Per Year
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Thetford Elementary School currently serves 221 children in grades K-6. The staff of 53 includes experienced classroom teachers, as well as paraprofessionals and support staff. The town's children continue their secondary education at Thetford Academy in grades 7-12.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Orange East Supervisory Union is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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Candidates must posses a Vermont State Principal License or be eligible for a Vermont State Principal License. Masters degree preferred |
| This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. |
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What do you feel has been your most significant contribution to students throughout the course of your career?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
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Given what you know about Thetford Elementary School, why do you feel you are well suited to this position?
Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
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Patty Brown
549 Lower Plain
PO Box 396
Bradford, Vermont 05033
Phone: 802-222-5216
Fax: 802-222-4451
Email: click here |
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