Assistant Principal for Student Services (2026-27 SY)

Department: School Administration/Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt; Unit B
Reports to: Principal: Assistant Principal for Student Services - Middle School

Summary

The Assistant Principal for Student Services provides special education and guidance leadership, including oversight of staff and programming at the middle school.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in education administration, special education or related field
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as an Administrator and Special Educator
• Three or more years of experience as an administrator
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education regulations
• Thorough understanding of testing reports and ability to interpret them
• Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate, coach and mentor teachers and counselors
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Solid technological skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supervising and/or working with counselors
• Experience working in a large school district
• Ability to think creatively, especially with regard to resources
• Innovative approach to programming
• Strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Organize, supervise, and evaluate all guidance, special education, and counseling programs
• Supervise and evaluate all members of the Student Services department
• Encourage staff development and provide ongoing in-service programs for department members and regular education teachers
• Develop, promote and foster a shared commitment to high standards of teaching and learning with high expectations for achievement for all
• Develop, promote and model commitment to core values that guide the development of a succinct, results-oriented mission statement and ongoing decision-making
• Assist department members in the handling of day-to-day problems of instructions and guidance and act as a resource for them
• Monitor and provide appropriate consultation services for the department
• Coordinate the hiring process for teachers and aides in the department
• Continually monitor students’ progress, including overseeing screening and referral for evaluation and functioning of evaluation teams
• Identify a range of appropriate data sources and effectively analyze the data for decision-making
• Maintain the student records in the middle school in an accurate and timely fashion and in accordance with students’ and parents’ rights under the law
• Oversee the registration, placement, and orientation programs that facilitate the transition for all students entering the middle school
• Coordinate the smooth transition of all students as they move from grades 5 through 9
• Oversee the administration of testing programs, such as the MCAS
• Supervise the development of individual education programs for special needs students
• Monitor and encourage the development of new programs designed to meet the needs of students with special needs in the least restrictive environment
• Administer and coordinate tutorial programs
• Other duties as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is performed in a school environment
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building