Assistant Principal Newman Elementary School SY25-26 School Year
Assistant Principal Newman Elementary School SY25-26 School Year
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Job Description
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Assistant Principalto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Newman Elementary School is the largest of 5 elementary schools in the Needham Public School District with students in grades PK5. The Assistant Principal at Newman School works in collaboration with the Principal and Special Education Coordinator to support the teaching and learning of students ensure the health and safety of the school community and foster a climate of the community while reinforcing the schools Core Values. In addition the Assistant Principal has shared responsibility for supervision and evaluation facilitation of administrative structures and staffing scheduling MCAS administration and leadership in the school.
Essential Functions and Duties of the Position
The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Promotes a positive climate for learning sensitively supports all persons and actively
- Works to create an inclusive antiracist environment.
- Fosters a school environment that is physically and emotionally safe for all members.
- Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective and respectful communication with students and parents.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school districts evaluation plan and makes recommendations regarding goals areas needing improvement and continued employment.
- Fosters opportunities for teacher and student leadership.
- Assists in a variety of staff development activities.
- Maintains communication with the students parents staff and the community.
- Acts as the principal in the principals absence when instructed to do so.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Candidates should have evidence of instructional leadership potential that includes the following:
- Knowledge of child development and of developmentally appropriate methods for communication interaction and intervention with students and families.
- Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices and the ability to develop a culturally proficient environment for students staff families and guests.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
- Understanding of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and conflicting time constraints.
- Ability to engage in selfevaluation and ongoing professional reflection with regard to leadership performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high degree of diplomacy in responding to and resolving issues in a highly professional manner.
Qualifications:
- Applicants have demonstrated evidence of leadership and have worked with students staff and parents to create a positive and successful school environment.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license as an Elementary Principal/Assistant Principal
- Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Start Date
July 1 2025
Selection Process & Timeline
- The closing date for applications is FridayMay 9 2025
- Candidates selected for initial interview will be contacted byWednesday May 11 2025 with interviews beginning the third week in May.
- The hiring process includes reviewing documents selecting candidates initial interviews selection of finalists second interview day with various groups in Needham writing samples a site visit of current employment and final interview with the Superintendent.
- Documents references and transcripts must be uploaded through the online application portal.
Compensation and Benefits:
Please review the Unit B Contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and activities. In addition students who are homeless or of limited Englishspeaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
