Principal - Quinn Middle School
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HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HUDSON MASSACHUSETTS
Position: Principal Quinn Middle School
Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Approved by:Brian K. Reagan Ed.D
Revision Date: March 2025
Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.
SUMMARY:
This position is accountable for providing effective leadership for the implementation of School Committee Policies and the goals of the Hudson Public Schools. The principal is responsible for setting the vision for achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement and strategically implementing the schools mission through effective leadership of all stakeholders including faculty staff student parents and the community. The principal oversees all aspects of the instructional program school environment and the operational and fiscal health of the school.
Start Date: July 1 2025
Tentative Schedule:
- Accepting Applications 3/14/25 4/6/25
- 1st Round Interviews Wednesday April 30th
- Final Round Interviews Tuesday May 13th
- New Principal Announced Week of May 19th
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Serve as the instructional leader of the building and able to articulate a clear and compelling vision founded in strong and sustainable student achievement outcomes
- Manage personnel effectively through appropriate delegation planning and evaluation.
- Foster an environment where staff and faculty work cooperatively together and hold each other accountable to reach high levels of student achievement.
- Lead the improvement of student achievement by implementing the Educator Evaluation System through effective teacher observation and evaluation practices with high levels of fidelity.
- Provide ongoing professional development for staff based on an analysis of data best practices and instructional research identified by the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision making and instruction.
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to determine areas of improvement as needed.
- Manage school resources (fiscal human capital facilities and equipment etc. to support student achievement goals and to comply with district policies.
- Foster a positive school climate by assessing planning and communicating with the school community promoting distributive leadership while demonstrating understanding of and respect and appreciation for cultural diversity.
- Promote a positive tone for collaborative school/community relations by articulating the schools mission seeking community support and fostering partnerships with various groups.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities policies and student issues.
- Perform any other tasks and other responsibilities assigned or delegated by the Superintendent.
Qualifications:
- Licensure as a Middle School Principal from the Massachusetts Department of Education.
- A minimum of a Masters Degree in Education or related field.
- At least five years experience as a public school administrator a district level administrator and/or a supervisor of curriculum.
- Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity.
- Capacity to define a vision build teams and achieve results for all students.
- Record of success in leading adults; prior experience with personnel recruitment selection training management labor relations and supervision.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
- Keen ability to use data in the decision making process and strong analytic and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to continuously elevate professional contributions through ongoing reflection building upon previous learning and being open and receptive to ongoing feedback.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic educational initiatives that result in measurable improved student achievement.
- Demonstrated educational leadership with the ability to build consensus and to process critical issues for decisionmaking.
- Proven ability in budget preparation and lineitem expenditure process.
- Proven ability to successfully communicate with parents teachers and members of the community.
- Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition and special education instructional best practices.
- Proven ability to work as part of a management team.
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 12month position.
- Salary to be determined by Superintendent. $130000 $150000.
- 25 vacation days 5 personal days 18 sick days 14 Holidays.
- Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
- Benefit information: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the appropriate administrator in accordance with DESE regulations 603CMR35.00.
Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice
Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetic information in admission administration of its educational programs activities or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources Jennifer Allard ext. 41124 has been designated as the Title IX concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DCtelephone
While performing duties of this job the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. calculator copy machine and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students staff members and the public in person and on the telephone.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
