Interim Assistant Principal - K-8 (SY 26-27) [One year position]

Providence School District

Frank D. Spaziano Elem. School - Providence, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Providence Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5943366

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Please note: This is an interim, one year position for the 2026-2027 school year. The duration of the assignment may be modified based on the needs of the District.

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional

K-8 SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 75 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for supporting the principal with administering and supervising the total school program by establishing high expectations student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction; and building and developing a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals. The assistant principal will support the principal in building collaborative partnerships with parents, community members, consultants, as well as, other internal/external resources and stakeholders to implement educational programs, capital improvements, systems reform, tools and other resources to accelerate student achievement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The assistant principal works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, objectives, rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of an instructional, professional, technical and clerical staff.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational administration/leadership; and\

Minimum of five (5) years in teaching experience

Administrative residency in an urban school setting, preferred

Must have had experience in a teacher leadership position which provided the opportunities to engage in the following: lead collaborative data analysis, action planning, lesson study, and peer observation

RIDE Certification Requirements:

Rhode Island Department of Education Certification Building Administration PK-12

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, school operations, and student services Led and/or supported school improvement planning

Coordinated school engagement activities

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence to lead a community of diverse learners

Focus on action and results in order to create a positive learning culture

Ability to build and lead adult teams to promote the mission and vision of PPSD

Must have the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with people

from diverse populations

Commitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and vision

You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check

Bilingual preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the education, training, and experience standards:

Must be confidential

Must possess and consistently model excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the building principal, the assistant principal will: Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have expert instruction and that all team members must be advocates for students

Set high performance goals for themselves and others despite instability and obstacles to success

Create a sense of urgency and takes immediate action to ensure early successes

Establish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders

Align school resources and prioritizes activities to achieve maximum results based on vision and goals

Relentlessly focus school activities on student achievement

Effectively plan and take action to achieve goals and objectives without direction

Consistently identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively take action to create and implement solutions

Formulate and execute on action plans despite ambiguity, obstacles or resistance.

Establish a culture of learning and achievement

Act consistently to influence others' thinking and behavior to achieve results.

Communicate a clear vision of success and benefits to engage others

Identify and engage stakeholders (e.g. parents, community) to drive consensus, build trust and facilitate change

Influence others to take action and demands change

Effectively build and organize adult teams to mirror vision and produce maximum results

Understand team strengths and gaps

Select assignments to build team capacity

Effectively delegate to others and engage team in decision-making

Encourage learning and consistently provides instruction, expectations, feedback and other developmental activities to encourage leadership and build capacity

Consistently inspire excellence and promote high morale

Quickly recognize patterns and trends related to school performance

Analyze complex information to formulate strategic vision and develop action plans

Identify appropriate metrics and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision-making

Recognize cause and effect between instructional activities and results

Develop right balance of strategic and tactical plans to achieve immediate success while maintaining long-term vision

Develop effective processes to achieve desired results

Consistently take on challenging situations and believes in ability to effect change

Demonstrate strong commitment to others and present ideas with confidence

Take risks to achieve vision and goals, even if they deviate from the norm

Take personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$119,398 to $130,033 Per Year