Assistant Principal High School

About the role

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that enhances students' knowledge and critical thinking skills. The district is the 3rd largest in Massachusetts, serving approximately 24,000 students with over 44 languages spoken and 60 countries represented.

Responsibilities

• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.
• Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
• Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans related to high student achievement.
• Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implements the school's and district's goals.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Uses effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication tool; for data collection and accountability; and for educational research.
• Assists in the improvement of instructional programs.
• Provides support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms and the use of the Principles of Learning.
• Understands plant facilities and equipment management.
• Affirms presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.
• Involves families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district.
• Promotes partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.
• Familiar with the district’s student support services.
• Familiar with the range of instructional programs, practices, policies, and beliefs that promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency.
• Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.
• Understands organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring.
• Understands federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process.
• Takes an active part in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Principal/Assistant Principal.
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Leadership experiences such as chairman of teacher’s committees, school counselor, officer of professional or community organizations, school administration, SEA career ladder positions and so forth preferred.
• Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groups preferred.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools provides numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff, supports teaching staff with mentors, and offers career advancement opportunities and educational pipeline programs.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Community Relations

Involves families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district. Promotes partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.

Professional Responsibilities

• Familiar with the district’s student support services.
• Familiar with the range of instructional programs, practices, policies, and beliefs that promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency.
• Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.
• Understands organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring.
• Understands federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process.
• Participates in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations.
• Takes an active part in professional organizations.