Assistant Principal Grades 9-12 Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Assistant Principal Grades 9-12 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 100 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149 Assistant Principal Grades 9-12

TO APPLY:

https://everett.schoolspring.com?jobid=5236876

Description:

The Superintendent of Schools shall designate the Assistant Principal of Everett High Schools to have the general responsibility, on a full-time basis, for the proper and efficient operation of the building under the supervision of the building principal and provide instructional leadership for the implementation of curriculum and instruction.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Education from an accredited institution in Secondary Administration. Five years of teaching experience. SEI Endorsement. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification as a Principal/Assistant Principal, Grades 5-12.

Preferred Requirements:

EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring value to the district’s culture and diversity. Familiarity with an urban school district. Experience working with students with disabilities and multilingual learners.

Candidate Must Possess:

Strong background in curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, specifically English Learners and students with disabilities, with experience in program design, evaluation, and management. Ability to lead a large, complex, comprehensive school. Ability to develop the full potential of a highly competent staff. A proven record in the management of student discipline and student activities. Superior skills in articulating the goals and objectives of the school to the community of Everett. Knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and effective culturally responsive teaching strategies. Effective culturally responsive communication skills with staff and families. Knowledge of the data cycle and data analysis for action planning and accountability to leaders to disrupt patterns of inequity and well-serve richly diverse student bodies with varied educational needs. Extensive knowledge of the ASPEN student management system, including scheduling. Extensive knowledge of Massachusetts student and staff reporting (EPIMS/SIMS). Ability to administer and schedule MCAS and ACCESS testing. Experience developing positive, caring relationships with students, family members, and staff to ensure that school community members feel valued, respected, equitably supported, and a sense of belonging in the school community. Ability to provide effective, timely, and meaningful supervision and evaluation of staff. Knowledge of compliance with state and federal laws and mandates, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Duties:

The Assistant Principal shall be visible and active as an educational leader in the community. The Assistant Principal shall have the general supervision of the staff, grounds, building, and appearance of the school. The Assistant Principal shall be held responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the premises and, whenever repairs are needed, shall give notice thereof in writing to the Maintenance Department through the school custodian. The Assistant Principal shall have general charge of the supervision and discipline of the pupils in the building. At such times, the Assistant Principal may call upon teachers for assistance and require them to perform any duties that may be necessary in order to support the social, academic, and emotional well-being of all students. The Assistant Principal shall render such assistance in the supervision of methods of instruction and discipline as the Superintendent shall direct and require. The Assistant Principal shall give advice and direction to teachers in any emergency. The Assistant Principal shall attend all school events at their school.

Instructional Leadership:

Coordinate curriculum design and scheduling with district leaders, the teaching staff, and other personnel to supervise curriculum instructional techniques. Collaborates with a diverse team to develop and execute effective and culturally responsive operational systems, procedures, and routines that ensure an inclusive, equitable, and safe school community that maximizes student learning. Evaluate all assigned staff, together with the principal, school, and district leaders, in accordance with the School Committee’s Rules and Regulations, the Everett Teachers Association, and the Everett School Administrators Association contract. Conduct an instructional supervision program and evaluate all building personnel under his/her jurisdiction with the building principal. Implement and supervise curriculum with Curriculum Directors. Participate in and provide for an exchange of ideas through instructional leadership meetings, common planning time, and individual conferences to support teachers’ professional practice and student learning goals and ensure alignment with the school and district improvement plan. Provide curriculum insights to school and district leaders through the regular and frequent review of daily lesson plans. Employ an efficient system for pupil and program appraisal and make recommendations for changes needed so that all programs can meet the needs of all students. Work closely with the building Educational Team Leader to ensure all Individual Educational Plans (IEP) are compliant and ensure instructional programming for students with disabilities. Coordinate, manage, and oversee the Student and Teacher Assistance and Remediation Team (START) process. Consult with school and district leaders and other resource personnel for educational planning of student activities by implementing building operations. Support, manage, and collaborate in the operation of alternative programming for students, including Connections, Day Six Program, and the alternative high school. Provide leadership and initiative for organizational improvements. Review and approve the Individual Professional Development Plans of teachers. Ensure implementation and support for the quarterly assessment cycle and participate in any data analysis sessions to make suggestions for improvement. Assist the Principal in developing the School Improvement Plan to meet district goals for the school and the building-based assessment survey needs. Assist the Principal and district leaders in developing and monitoring the curriculum alignment in accordance with the State Frameworks and MCAS results. Demonstrate evidence of monitoring classroom implementation of the curriculum with the proper strategies and techniques to positively impact student achievement, specifically focusing on student groups, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities. Support the implementation of school-wide efforts, such as intervention, MyCAP, and the Vision of a Graduate. Ensure that classroom instruction is based on student data analysis. Monitor and use school-level and disaggregated data, research, and best practices to eliminate learning inequities across race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability and ability, and other student identities.

Management and Operations:

Understands and complies with all state and federal laws, mandates, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Provides ongoing training and support to staff to ensure student health, safety, and well-being. Developage-appropriate and culturally and linguistically sustaining social-emotional competencies in students (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making). Prevent and address bullying and other unsafe behaviors with timely responses and restorative practices. Foster and utilize partnerships with outside agencies and organizations to address student needs proactively and systematically. Implement effective systems for attendance, student entry, dismissal, meals, class transitions, assemblies, and recess. Counsel building staff as required and assist the Principal with the Everett Public Schools Induction/Mentoring Program. Prepare letters and written reports and make oral presentations regarding administrative activities. Promote a healthy and safe environment. Supervise the preparation of state, federal, and central office reports. Supervise substitute procedures. Maintain building inventories of educational materials, furniture, and equipment. Assist in developing and monitoring the Individual Student Plans with quarterly updates. Coordinate referrals to the Special Education Department, Guidance Department, and Department of English Learners. Participate in the hiring, recruitment, placement, evaluation, and dismissal of teachers. Supervise the plans to determine, develop, and implement the students’ master schedule with related teacher programs and duties. Plan fire drills and emergency evacuation plans for the facility and ensure compliance with the district and school’s emergency preparedness procedures. Supervise the building’s scheduling of visitors, observers, practice teachers, and Special Education meetings.

Family and Community Engagement:

Communicate effectively with families through school programs, letters, telephone calls, and personal contacts that promote a sense of belonging and inclusion and are responsive to the needs of a multilingual community. Meet with families, community groups, and agencies to support the goals of an inclusive and equitable school community. Support the social, academic, and emotional well-being of all students. Coordinate school operations with the Police Department, Fire Department, Board of Health, and other agencies. Ensure that all physical spaces are safe, accessible, and welcoming, and honor and celebrate the diversity and achievements of the school community.

Professional Culture:

Attend and participate in various professional and in-service meetings that enhance the educational goals of the schools, as approved and directed by the Superintendent. Adhere to the Everett Administrators’ contract regarding the Assistant Principal’s duties. Adhere to the Everett School Committee’s Rules and Regulations and all directives of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents. Assist the Principal in planning faculty meetings. Participate in system-wide committees, as required. Perform any other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee. Remain current on instructional methods, educational materials, and technology for improving the teaching and learning of all students.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the Assistant Principal is regularly required to communicate effectively. The Assistant Principal must frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and run. The Assistant Principal must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects. The Assistant principal must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe. Ability to respond to emergencies (e.g., injured student, fights, behavior problems, abusive students, etc). The job is performed under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness, although in a clean environment.

Salary:

Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Everett School Committee and the Everett Teachers Association (Unit B). The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

TO APPLY

https://everett.schoolspring.com?jobid=5236876

Updated:

02/20/2025

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person