Assistant Principal - Esperanza Academy (Lawrence, MA)

About the role

The Assistant Principal at Esperanza Academy serves as a key instructional and administrative leader, partnering closely with the School Principal to advance the school's academic, cultural, and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership:

  • Lead, develop, and continuously improve the school’s academic program
  • Partner closely with the School Principal and Academic Support Coordinator
  • Maintain a sustained, visible presence in classrooms through regular observations and instructional feedback
  • Lead department and grade-level meetings
  • Analyze student performance data
  • Manage assessment and testing programs
  • Oversee grading practices

• Faculty Support and Professional Development:

  • Mentor and support faculty
  • Plan, facilitate, and assess professional development
  • Support school leadership and staff in data analysis
  • Monitor school programs and procedures
  • Facilitate staff meetings and professional development days

• Student, Family, and School Culture Support:

  • Promote and sustain a safe, joyful, and inclusive school culture
  • Implement schoolwide behavior expectations
  • Address behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional concerns
  • Administer student discipline processes

• Operational and Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Support safe and efficient daily school operations
  • Maintain compliance and systems integrity
  • Collaborate on schoolwide systems and programs
  • Serve as a key administrative partner
  • Assume responsibility for designated school leadership functions

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience, ideally at the middle school level
• Prior experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or administration strongly preferred
• Commitment to restorative practices and equity-driven education
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Strong ability to analyze data and translate insights into instructional action
• Collaborative leadership style and comfort working within a shared academic leadership model
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to balance high expectations with care, empathy, and support
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred

Procedure to Apply

To apply, please click here and submit the following materials as a single PDF file:

• A cover letter indicating your particular interest in and qualifications for the position
• A current resume
• The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including your current Head of School (if you work at a school) and at least one additional recent supervisor

Please indicate your relationship with each reference (e.g., supervisor, colleague, or direct report). References should be able to speak to your effectiveness as an educator and administrator, your ability to work successfully with children, and your capacity to collaborate collegially with adults. References will be contacted only with your permission.

Compensation

Salary range: $85,000 - 95,000 annually

Esperanza Academy offers an attractive benefits package including 403(b), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and a comprehensive professional development program.