Assistant Principal Middle/High School

About the role

The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

Leadership

• 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 that are related to high student achievement.
• Understands the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.
• Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implements the school's and district's goals.

Administration

• 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; data collection and accountability; and 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.

Equity

• Affirms presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Understands, models, and encourages the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
• Helps all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
• Follows and helps train teachers to use the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Understands, uses, and supports the use of intervention services for students.
• Assures high academic expectations for all students.
• Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.

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

• Is familiar with the district’s student support services.
• Is 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.

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—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.