MARBLEHEAD VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (anticipated opening)Marblehead Public Schools is seeking a passionate and committed principal to lead the Marblehead Veterans Middle School which is comprised of grades 7 and 8 with approximately 400 students. The district is seeking a dynamic instructional leader who demonstrates:Studentfirst mentality: holds high expectations for student achievement; makes decisions that prioritize the needs of students above all other competing priorities; measures success by student outcomes and student academic and social emotional success; believes families are an integral component to student and school leadership: An ability to be a bold innovative and engaging change agent and culturecreator; a visionary leader with a track record of inspiring and motivating those around and teamoriented: collaborates effectively with school staff and other district leaders; embraces and empowers families as an integral component of our collective job of educating all children; contributes to and is aligned with the districtwide vision demonstrates professionalism humility and communication: Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to guide and inspire teachers school staff school leaders and central office staff toward a common Instructional Leadership: Establish and implement a vision for the school that is focused on outcomes maintains high expectations for teaching and learning and prioritizes team building and teacher to equity and social justice: maintains a high level of commitment to traditionally underrepresented student populations maintains a commitment to high performance standards and unwavering belief that all students can excel. Cultivate a HighPerforming and Collaborative School Culture: Cultivate an environment that promotes collaboration hard work and the joy of teaching. Support and inspire teachers to continuously improve planning and instruction through coaching and the consistency and rigor of classroom instruction by ensuring vertically aligned implementation of the Massachusetts Curriculum a culture that utilizes performance and other data at the school grade classroom and student levels to understand student needs help teachers improve instruction and monitor teacher/student progress. Effectively plan and lead professional development that deepens educational pedagogy including Multitiered Systems of Support culturally proficient teaching datainformed decision making Universal Design for Learning and socialemotional mindset: possesses the belief that oneself students and adults can learn and achieve more when working hard and persevering which creates a love of learning and desire for continuous improvement. Build and develop a school instructional leadership team that effectively cultivates a highperforming and studentcentered school high expectations for the achievement of all students particularly the traditionally underserved student and Operations: Develop and execute systems and procedures (such as: student behavior management systems Teacher Assistance Teams schedules interventions food services transportation) that promote shared leadership quality teaching and learning and ensure student and adult safety and hire supervise and evaluate all professional and support staff in the building. Build and manage a budget that prioritizes teaching and learning while controlling costs. Adhere to district policies and state/federal and responds to challenges or uncertainties with resourcefulness creativity hard work and resiliency; proactively develops solutions to problems with a focus on improving student Partnership: Build relationships and engage frequently with parents and community members as critical partners in school and promote various avenues for positive public relations and twoway communication. Thoroughly understand the diverse culture and backgrounds of students and afterschool meetings student and community events and biweekly evening school committee meetings. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or their designeeAdditional information:Reports to the Superintendent of principal will also work closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Director of Educational Technology and other related support staff. Have a high degree of trust and autonomy with accountability to outcomes. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership and influencing skills a track record of success and a growth mindset. The candidate shall also have shown a demonstrated history of raising student achievement and developing strong teams.