Assistant Head of School (BASAS 10B) (SY26-27)

General Description

Boston Public School is seeking an Assistant Principal/Headmaster to serve as an educational leader in their schools. The position requires a highly motivated individual with a commitment to high standards of performance and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Affirms the Code of Discipline and maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds.
• Supervises the arrival and departure of students; oversees student behavior in common areas.
• Seeks funding to enhance cultural and academic programs.
• Uses data to guide academic goals and assists in preparing the Whole School Improvement document.
• Aids the Principal/Headmaster in managing various administrative tasks including:
• Supervising maintenance of the building and grounds
• Cooking and delivery of supplies and equipment
• Supervising personnel and student records
• Preparing reports and statistics of school operations
• Preparing and maintaining the master schedule
• Implementing the attendance policy
• Serving as a liaison between the school and transportation providers
• Supervises substitute teachers, ensuring availability and performance evaluation.
• Assists in planning activities, including curriculum, instruction, student support services, and coordination with volunteers and parents.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education or related field
• Three (3) years 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 multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image
• Experience with budget preparation and implementation
• Advanced technology skills
• Experience with full process involved in development and implementation of master schedule

Qualifications Preferred

• Teaching experience in a 7-12 educational setting in a core content area
• Experience as a school administrator
• International Baccalaureate programs experience preferred
• Experience designing and implementing professional development around race and equity and serving as a resource for students and staff around 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 extra-curricular commitments, extremely high levels of email communication, and parent engagement with a diverse, multilingual population
• Knowledge of practices and policies supporting English Language Learners and experience working to ensure compliance as well as positive school experiences for students with varying ELD levels
• Comfort with disaggregating large data sets and presenting them for analysis to faculty and staff

Terms

BASAS, Group 10B, 211 days
Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc under "Employee Benefits and Policies" for more information on salary and compensation.

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