Job Description
Elementary Assistant Principal
Franklin Public Schools
Washington Street 3-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5755183
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
Position:
: Assistant School Principal, Washington 3-5 School
Position Type:
Full-year position. Salary & benefits as Negotiated
Reports to: The Washington 3-5 Principal
Evaluation:
: Annually by the School Principal
Salary Range:
$118,000 - $122,000 / annually
This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance
General Responsibilities:
Provide and maintain effective communication, promote a sense of belonging for students and staff, plan and facilitate professional learning, assist in the management and operations of the school. The Assistant Principal for Washington 3-5 School will exercise a high degree of initiative and professional judgment in carrying out the policies and procedures adopted by the Franklin School Committee, the Office of Student Services, the Office of Teaching and Learning, and Washington 3-5 School.
Qualifications:
Valid Massachusetts Principal/Assistant Principal K-6 Initial DESE license
Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred
Master's Degree in Education preferred
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher or Administrator Endorsement
At least three years of teaching experience required
Performance Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership
Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum
Coordinates aspects of MCAS administration, including scheduling, accommodations, and test security
Encourages professional study by members of the staff
Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate
Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions
Visits classrooms, observes and evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
Acts as consultant, resource, and/or mentor to faculty in areas of responsibility
Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field
Management and Operations
Assists in planning, organizing, and directing the implementation of all school activities
As required, prepares various statistical and other reports relating to such matters as attendance, enrollment figures, and special reports required by the School Administration
Keeps supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor's accountability
Assists with scheduling classes within established guidelines to meet student needs
Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline
Oversees Section 504 plans and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements
Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students
Maintains and controls the various funds generated by student activities
Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant
Supervises fire drills, drills, and an emergency preparedness program
Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in accordance with established School Board policy
Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability for that property
Other related duties as assigned by the Principal or their designee
Family and Community Engagement
Builds and maintains active relationships with students and parents
Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers
Communicates regularly with families about student academic progress, behavior, and school programs.
Ensures timely, clear, and accessible communication in multiple formats.
Responds to parent/guardian concerns and coordinates resolution of issues in a timely and respectful manner.
Promotes shared responsibility between home and school for student learning.
Professional Culture
Assumes responsibility for his or her own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; attendance at regional, state, and national meetings; and enrollment in advanced courses
Encourages professional study by members of the staff
Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's professional staff
Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Principal
Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate
Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions
Visits classrooms, observes and evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
Acts as consultant, resource, and/or mentor to faculty in areas of responsibility
Position Type:
Full-time