Elementary Principal - Mill Ridge Primary School 2026/2027

About the role

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut, serving more than 11,000 students across 13 different elementary schools, including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, three middle schools, and three Danbury Career Academies. The mission is to provide transformational learning experiences, preparing students for post-secondary success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an annual, data-informed School Improvement Plan aligned with district priorities.
• Advance the district's vision and mission, emphasizing student-centered instructional leadership and equitable outcomes.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture supporting academic success and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Manage school operations, budget, and resources creatively and effectively.
• Recruit, support, develop, and retain highly qualified and diverse staff.
• Supervise and evaluate certified and non-certified staff in accordance with district protocols.
• Collaborate with district leaders to ensure equitable services for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with disabilities.
• Oversee Section 504 processes in partnership with student services staff.
• Strengthen family and community engagement to support student learning.
• Ensure safe and efficient building operations, emergency preparedness, and compliance with all state and federal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Intermediate Administrator (092) Certification.
• Preferred: 35 years of demonstrated administrative leadership experience in an elementary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices at the elementary level (with specific expertise in Reading/Literacy development preferred).
• Proven record of using data to improve teaching and learning.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equity-focused leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with SRBI, ELL support, and inclusive instructional practices.
• Highly Desired: Multilingual proficiency (specifically Spanish or Portuguese) to effectively communicate with our diverse community.

Work Year

This is an administrative 206-day work year position, as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Danbury School Administrators Association (DSAA) and the Danbury Board of Education. Additional days may be required to support the opening and closing of the school.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $157,003 to $173,724 (commensurate with qualifications and experience, per the DSAA contract).
• Benefits: Eligible for all comprehensive health and welfare benefits provided to Administrators under the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply online at www.danbury.k12.ct.us, including all required attachments (resume, cover letter, transcripts, and copy of certification).

Note: Danbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.