Assistant Principal - Whitcomb Middle School

Assistant Principal•Whitcomb Middle School Marlborough Public Schools Whitcomb Middle School•Marlborough, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Marlborough Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5743069

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Title:

Assistant Principal•Whitcomb Middle School

Work Year:

2026-2027 School Year 218 working days, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School Committee and the Marlborough School Administrators Association

Effective Date of Employment:

July 1, 2026

Salary:

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School Committee and the Marlborough School Administrators Association

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the Principal of the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and through him/her to the Superintendent of Schools

Job Summary:

This administrative role is an opportunity to be an important part of school presentation and culture. We are looking for a positive-minded, flexible team player who can serves as a support to the Principal in the overall administration of the school, builds professional relationships and contributes to a positive community within the student body.

Statement of Duties:

Assists with administrative responsibilities for the operation, maintenance, and climate of the school. Assists in leadership for curriculum, instruction, and assessment of student achievement. Serve as an instructional leader within the school by supervising and evaluating teachers and participating in and contributing to building leadership decisions and the development of policies and/or educational programs in concert with the Principal, the Assistant Principal, and the Leadership Team. Collects and analyzes data on student performance. Works with building administrators to affect an optimum learning climate for all students that promotes positive student interactions, learning, and quality curriculum. Administer a disciplinary policy in a manner that will help the student develop self-discipline and promote respect for self and others. Is on-site for the departure of the late buses Monday through Thursday. Creates and administers 504s. Works with Guidance/MCAS to ensure that student support teams are implemented to address specialized student needs. Assists with the selection, retention, and promotion of personnel assigned to the school. Assists with the administration of all school-site related aspects of negotiated employee contracts. Work in collaboration with counselors and the secretary to monitor and support students' academic progress, discipline, attendance, and tardiness. Maintains an open-door policy, encouraging teachers and students to discuss their problems and needs; be available and visible to teachers and students during the school day with the objective of creating a positive and supportive school culture and climate. Facilitate communication between teachers and parents regarding student concerns. Assists in the administration and supervision of all curricular and extra-curricular programs in the school. Attend and chaperone school events and functions such as, but no limited to; athletic events, activities, parent forums, dances Assist with preparation and administration of the school budget. Work with school-based management team to develop and implement a vision for the school. Assist in the planning and execution of professional development. Assist with the administration of all school-site related aspects of negotiated employee contracts. Display evidence of participation in professional development. Assist in the maintenance of a clean, safe physical plant and environment. Assist in the planning and supervision of an emergency evacuation and preparedness program. Complete all mandated state and federal reports. Ensure effective public relations. Maintains active professional relationships with students, staff, and parents. Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of state and federal grants and reports. Assist in establishing effective communications between the school and central office administration. Assists in the development of the master schedules and student and teacher schedules in collaboration with counselors and curriculum supervisors. Working with the leadership team, coordinates MCAS and other school or grade-wide standardized testing. Assume responsibility for any other duties as indicated by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Marlborough School Committee

Qualifications:

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts School Principal/Assistant Principal (Current and Valid for Grades 6-8) with SEI Endorsement. Master's Degree or higher with graduate coursework in educational administration, curriculum development, supervision, and/or evaluation. Successful middle school experience as an assistant principal, or comparable administrative position, ideally at the middle school level preferred. Can demonstrate a minimum of three (3) year successful experience as a teacher, preferably at the middle school level Can demonstrate knowledge and experience with implementation of middle school philosophy Must be a growth-minded, team player, able to work well with others and contribute to a positive school community. Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) highly preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable. An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type:

Full-Time