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Southington Schools Seeking Assistant Principal, Head Custodian

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Southington schools are now seeking a new assistant principal at Kennedy and district head custodian for the daytime shift. Know someone who might be the right fit or are you the one they are looking for? Take a look further and get what you need to apply right here.

The district is accepting applications for the head custodian position at South End School through Nov. 22 and for assistant principal at Kennedy Middle School through Nov. 27.

Take a look at the openings:

Assistant Principal at J.F. Kennedy Middle School

According to the school's website, the town is seeking a qualified individual to provide leadership in the administration and supervision of one of Southington’s Middle Schools.

Qualifications

Connecticut certification for Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (092). Able to articulate a clear vision ofthe social and academic needs of the middle school student. Strong knowledge of current practices and theory in middle school education. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous middle school teaching experience.

Application Process

Please apply online via our applicant portal at: http://www.applitrack.com/southingtonschools/onlineapp

Salary Range: $118,606 -$128,224 pro-rated to start date.
Application Deadline Date: Nov. 27, 2013.
Position Start Date: Feb. 1, 2014.
Interviews: Committee – Dec. 5 or 6, 2013.
Superintendent – Dec. 9, 2013.
Board of Education - Dec. 11, 2013.
Official Appointment - Dec. 12, 2013.

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Head Custodian at South End Elementary

According to a description provided by the school district: Be aware of common safety procedures and correct or report safety hazards to the appropriate authority. Prepare work schedules, assign duties, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates. Perform and/or direct cleaning, sanitizing, rubbish removal and preservation of all building surfaces. Routinely perform safety checks of furnaces/boilers/HVAC. Maintains cleanliness of walks and grounds and shovel snow to provide safe passage at doorway and entrance walks. Open and/or close facility including securing building and activating alarm system.Set up and breakdown of furniture/equipment for school activities. Receive shipments and distribute teacher supplies as necessary. Responsible for minor repairs and operating condition of the building. Check all emergency lighting, batteries, fire alarms, eyewash, and health and safety inspection as required. Respond to emergency phone calls when required. Perform related work when assigned by administrator.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Possess thorough knowledge of current materials, equipment, methods and processes used for building maintenance and cleaning. Possess supervisory and interpersonal skills exhibiting the ability to plan and supervise the work of other custodians and work cooperatively with faculty, students and visitors. Possess a basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment common to school facilities. Strong work ethics. Demonstrate evidence of being in good physical health to meet the demands of the position by passing the pre-employment physical assessment.

Application Process

Submit your application through the following website:http://www.applitrack.com/southingtonschools/onlineapp

Application Due Date: Nov. 22, 2013.
Optimal Start Date: Jan. 1, 2014.

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