Assistant Principal- West Street School
Assistant Principal- West Street School
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Job Description
Background on Southbridge Public Schools:
Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced longterm partnership with the University of Connecticutto develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School curriculum enhancements improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.
More information about the districts turnaround efforts can be foundhere.
Role & Responsibilities
The Elementary Assistant Principal (AP) will report to the School Principal assist in leading the school and will serve as the Principals proxy when necessary. The AP is a member of the schoolbased leadership team and works closely with the Principal to plan and implement all facets of pedagogical operation including instructional support services the administration and improvement of the general academic program.
Working collaboratively with the Principal the Receiver and other central office leadership staff the AP ensures that the school uses all available resources to meet or surpass yearly achievement goals. Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal the AP supports the daytoday operations of the instructional programs.
Primary responsibilities include:
Teacher Development and Evaluation
With oversight from the Principal lead instructional staff to achieve high performance through goal setting collaborative work and evaluation
Plan and lead professional development sessions fostering a culture of collaboration and commitment to all students
Collaborate with the Principal to evaluate school staff
Advise support and mentor individual teachers and administrators to improve instruction through:
Daily classroom observation and feedback
Curriculum unit and lesson collaborative planning and review
Comprehensive and evolving professional development programming
Student Achievement
Assist the Principal with the research design and alignment of scope and sequence and curriculum with standards
Improve instruction and learning outcomes for students
Responsible for monitoring the progress of graduation rates and developing programs to address dropout prevention.
In partnership with the Principal evaluate school performance data to make holistic and individual recommendations for improving instructional practices
Facilitate datadriven analysis and discussions with instructional staff regarding student performance
Culture and Climate
Foster a safe respectful and collegial climate for teachers and students that allows all members of the schools community to focus on learning
Management and Leadership
Embody and advocate the mission vision and strategic direction of the district
Work with parents and the community to achieve maximum involvement in and support of student performance
Serve as a key member of the schools leadership staff
Supervise school wide events and daily operations as assigned
Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Receiver
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications and characteristics:
Bachelors degree (required); Masters degree (preferred)
MA DESE Assistant PrincipalLicense (PreK6 (required)
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with a track record of success improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students.
Strong instructional leadership skills and a record of showing leadership in a variety of situations such as in academics school culture/climate and operations
Exceptional interpersonal skills with students parents and colleagues
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Belief in the necessity of high behavior expectations and consistency in upholding those expectations
Vision for instructional excellence that requires deep thinking and engagement from all students
Shared dedication to Southbridges mission and values
Excellent teamwork communication initiative urgency cultural proficiency and positivity
Bilingual/Spanish language skills strongly preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
