Principal

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an outstanding educational leader for the position of Principal at Morley Elementary School. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational leadership and a diverse skill set, ready to take on a dynamic role in a nationally recognized, high‑performing, and diverse school community. This individual will continue to foster a collaborative culture, working closely with students, faculty, families and the community to support academic excellence, equity, and student success. Position Details Job ID: 2969 Date posted: 6/23/2026 Location: Morley Elementary School Date available: ASAP Closing date: 07/03/2026 Requirements Intermediate Administrative Certificate (092) Work Year: 220 days Candidate Profile Shared Vision, Mission and Goals: Leaders collaboratively develop, implement and sustain the vision, mission and goals to support high expectations for all students and staff. Professional Learning: Establishes a collaborative professional learning system that is grounded in a vision of high‑quality instruction and continuous improvement through the use of data to advance the school or district's vision, mission and goals. Operational Management: Strategically aligns organizational systems and resources to support student achievement and school improvement. Collaborative Relationships: Identify and establish effective working relationships with stakeholders including students, staff and families. Family, Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Uses professional influence to promote the growth of all students by actively engaging and collaborating with families, community partners and other stakeholders to support the vision, mission and goals of the school and district. School Culture and Climate: Establishes a positive climate for student achievement, as well as high expectations for adult and student conduct. Equitable and Ethical Practice: Maintains a focus on ethical decisions, cultural competencies, social justice and inclusive practice for all members of the school community. Application Instructions Candidates interested in being considered for this position should submit an online application, and include a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions, and a copy of current 092 certification. All inquiries related to the open position should be directed to Shannon Mlodzinski, Executive Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary and Benefits Excellent salary, benefits and working conditions. Salary: per the WHAA bargaining agreement. Equity and Anti‑Racism Vision We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities. We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the service of the success of each child. #J-18808-Ljbffr