Principal, Athol Royalston Middle School

Principal, Athol Royalston Middle School Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol-Royalston Middle School - Athol, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5654290

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Middle School Principal Athol-Royalston Regional School District, Athol Massachusetts Job Description Athol-Royalston Regional School District is looking to hire a dynamic and experienced Middle School Principal for the Athol-Royalston Middle School. The school has a student population of approximately 450 students. The building staff of 85 includes core content, special education, and unified arts teachers, interventionists and counseling staff, paraprofessionals, a school nurse, office personnel, and custodial and kitchen staff. The administrative team is comprised of a special education coordinator, two assistant principals, and a principal. Job Details

• Develop and sustain a positive school culture inclusive of all stakeholder groups, focusing on students and their individual needs.
• Articulate the school's vision to the students, staff, parents and the community.
• Model important goals and behaviors in such a way as to signal others of what is valued in the school.
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to academic goals for students and for educators.
• Create a climate of high expectations in the school characterized by a tone of respect for students, teachers, students, parents, and the community.
• Use data based decision making processes to support movement toward the vision.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school.
• Visit classrooms daily. Collaborate with district colleagues in scheduled learning walk structures.
• Interact positively with students and staff in hallways, in classrooms, in the cafeteria and other common areas, and at arrival and dismissal times.
• Participate in professional development activities with teachers.
• Use resources to promote the best possible educational opportunities for students.
• Draft and present school budget to the superintendent yearly after collaborating with teachers and staff and school council on content.
• Provide materials appropriate to the curriculum that will enhance instruction.
• Develop and implement a master schedule that adheres to district structures. Plan and communicate benchmark and MCAS assessments.
• Protect instructional time by maintaining order and discipline, minimizing factors that may disrupt the learning process.
• Assign staff.
• Motivate staff through clear expectations, feedback, and encouragement for innovation.
• Provide professional development opportunities matching staff needs and district strategic plan.
• Remain current in pedagogical trends and instructional materials and provide resources and support for teachers.
• Create and submit the School Improvement plan to the school committee for approval.
• Use the evaluation process to promote professional growth among the teachers, staff, and other building administrators.
• Work with teachers to use student assessment data to plan daily instruction that will meet individual students' needs.
• Hire needed personnel. Supervise, provide training, and evaluate according to district policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Administer School Committee policy.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the building through collaborative supervision of custodial staff with Facilities Management.
• Participate in administrative team initiatives and other district activities.
• Attend all required district meetings.
• Hold bi-weekly ILT meetings in the building, creating an agenda that aligns with the district ILT description of purpose.
• Communicate school matters to the appropriate audiences.
• Keep the Superintendent informed of all activities within the building that relates to teaching, student learning, parent engagement, and major discipline and or emergency situations.
• Build a structure of relationships within the school so that all children can learn; use professional knowledge and skills to foster conditions where all children can grow to their full potential.
• Submit reports to the Superintendent and School Committee as requested.
• Maintain communication with the community through newsletters, parent conferences, and community activities and events.
• Involve teachers in data analysis of student assessment data and resulting instructional planning.
• Plan and facilitate faculty meetings and School Council meetings.
• Participate in PTG meetings.
• Resource and service personnel functioning within the school.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

This is a permanent, 12-month position.

Position Type:

Full-time