Assistant Head of School (BASAS 10B) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)
This position is an anticipated vacancy expected to be vacant by 08/17/2026. The current incumbent may rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the expected vacancy date. Hire confirmation depends on the position being vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
About the role
Boston Public School is seeking a visionary and dynamic educational leader to serve as Assistant Principal/Headmaster. This highly motivated, exceptional, and results-oriented professional will assist the Principal/Headmaster in maintaining student discipline and managing the business aspects of the school to create an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning.
Reports to: Principal/Head of School
Responsibilities
- Assists in the supervision of all staff and assumes the duties of the Principal/Head of School when they are not on the premises.
- Implements the Code of Discipline and maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds.
- Supervises the arrival and departure of students; supervises the behavior of students in the common areas of the building and grounds.
- Seeks funding to enhance the cultural and academic programs at the school.
- Uses data to guide academic goals and assists the Principal/Head of School in the preparation of the Whole School Improvement document.
- Assists the Principal/Headmaster in managerial duties, including:
- Supervises maintenance of the building and grounds.
- Coordinates purchases and delivery of supplies and equipment.
- Supervises maintenance of personnel and student records.
- Prepares reports and statistics of school operations.
- Prepares and maintains the master schedule within planning parameters established by the Principal.
- Implements the attendance policy.
- Serves as liaison between the school and the transportation providers.
- Supervises substitute teachers, including arranging for coverage, ensuring substitute folders are up to date, and monitoring and evaluating performance.
- Assists the Principal/Headmaster in planning activities, including coordinating curriculum, instruction, student, volunteer, and parent activities, and student support services.
- Engages the wider community to support school goals.
- Writes evaluations for all assigned teachers and support staff.
- Assumes other related duties as requested by the Principal/Headmaster.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
- Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (grades specific).
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Ability to establish a multicultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.
- Experience with budget preparation and implementation.
- Advanced technology skills.
- Experience with the full process involved in development and implementation of a master schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in a 7-12 educational setting in a core content area.
- Experience as a school administrator.
- International Baccalaureate programs experience.
- Experience designing and implementing professional development around race and equity, and serving as a resource for students and staff on these issues.
- Prior work with progressive discipline, restorative justice, and implementation of the BPS Code of Conduct.
- Experience in large, fast-paced school environments with significant extracurricular commitments, high levels of email communication, and parent engagement with a diverse, multilingual population.
- Knowledge of practices and policies supporting English Language Learners and experience ensuring compliance and positive school experiences for students with varying ELD levels.
- Comfort with disaggregating large data sets and presenting them for analysis to faculty and staff.
Schedule
211 days per year (BASAS, Group 10B).
Pay
Refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for salary and compensation details. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.