Daisy Ingraham Elementary School

Principal- 12 months

Highly qualified instructional leaders are invited to apply to Westbrook Public Schools for the position of Daisy Ingraham Elementary School Principal- Grades PreK-5. 

Daisy Ingraham Elementary School is a high performing elementary school with a student population of 300 students in grades PreK-5. We are proud of the personalized experiences and comprehensive programs we offer our students in a small school setting and to be a part of a supportive and engaged community. Daisy Ingraham Elementary School is a student-centered learning community, known for its commitment to early learning, nurturing culture, and close partnerships. Students benefit from a supportive environment where curiosity, belonging, and academic growth are prioritized, and where staff work collaboratively to ensure every child is valued and challenged.

Westbrook Public Schools is seeking an exceptional, experienced principal who is committed to working closely with our close-knit community to deliver an exceptional education that empowers every student to explore their passion and purpose.

The ideal candidate is an experienced school leader who demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to excellence in service to the youth and families of Westbrook and lives fully the Westbrook mission to deliver an exceptional education for all students. The ideal candidate is a strong and supportive instructional leader, skilled in using data to inform decision-making and skilled at building the instructional capacity of others, including teacher leaders and support staff, to deliver high-quality instruction and a positive learning experience in every learning space for every child every day. 

Community is very important and the ideal candidate seeks to be an active, positive, and engaged member of the school and wider community of Westbrook and to cultivate a sense of belonging and deep care for our students, families, and staff.

The new Daisy Ingraham Elementary Principal will embrace and lead our elementary school community to achieve our five major district priorities:

• Building a Culture of Instructional Excellence and Academic Growth

   

• Integrating Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate into Our Day to Day Practices and Experiences

   

• Fostering a Culture of Belonging and Connectedness for All

   

• Leveraging Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning to Prepare Students for the Digital World of Today and the Innovation of Tomorrow

   

• Ensuring School Facilities and Grounds Reflect Community Pride in Our Schools and Community Commitment to Health, Safety, and Learning

A minimum three years of successful supervisory or building-level administrative experience and a minimum of five years of exceptional elementary teaching experiences are highly preferred. CT Certification Endorsement 092 (Intermediate Administration or Supervision) is required.  Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is not required, but the willingness to learn is highly desirable in the new principal.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, evidence of  Connecticut certification (092) Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor, college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Kristina J. Martineau, Westbrook Superintendent of Schools, via  https://www.applitrack.com/westbrook/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration portal no later than March 1, 2026. .

The successful candidate will be offered a multi-year, regionally competitive contract with a start date of July 1, 2026.

The Westbrook Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or leaning disability) genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non discrimination laws. The Connecticut State Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.