Principal Amesbury Innovation High School The Amesbury School District seeks a dynamic energetic and detail oriented individual to be the instructional leader of the Amesbury Innovation High School. Job Goals: The Principal will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Amesbury Innovation High School. This person will serve as the schools leader ensuring the most optimal learning experience for each : Reports directly to the Superintendent of SchoolsQualifications: Masters degree or higher Valid Massachusetts license/certification as a high school principalMinimum of 5 years in public school education at the high school level two years of which must have been working with students highly atrisk preferably in an alternative settingExperience in school administration preferably as a high school principal or assistant principalExperience with supervision & evaluation Understanding of curriculum and assessment ideally for implementation in an alternative setting Performance Responsibilities: Oversight and leadership of curriculum instruction and assessment Implements all State and District policies rules and regulations Experience in hiring development supervision and evaluation of all staff Prepares and administers the schools annual budget allocations Develops annually a Master Schedule for the building. This schedule shall reflect the individual needs of the students as well as provide for the implementation of the schools goals and responsibility for the safety of students and personnel in the buildingEnforce the schools discipline code as required Provides building based professional development Maintains appropriate records in accordance with federal and state regulations and policiesComplies with all DESE rules and regulations associated with Innovation Schools Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent Compensation: Salary and benefits to be negotiation with Superintendent Start Date: July 1 2025Timeline:Application deadline: May 14Application Review: May 1516Interviewee Selection and Notification: May 1923Interviews Conducted: May 2729Finalist Interviews/Selection of Principal: June 25 School Profile: AIHS consists of approximately 47 students grades 912 Community Profile: The City known as the Town of Amesbury is an attractive New England community on the perimeter of metropolitan Boston. Incorporated in 1668 the citys location on two major interstates (I95 and I495) allows its 17000 residents to take advantage of an easy commute to Boston as well as numerous nearby coastal and mountainous recreational roots as a farming community Amesburys location on the Merrimack River gave way to a rise in mill buildings in the early 1800s. The citys mill buildings manufactured a variety of items with the most popular being carriages and textiles. The manufacture of automobile bodies began in the late 1800s and continued until the start of the Great has mindfully retained significant amounts of open space revitalized and created a vibrant downtown and maintains a supportive and harmonious local government. The city offers many cultural and recreational opportunities including a scenic river walk parks playgrounds and celebrates Amesbury Days an annual citywide event designed to showcase Amesburys unique the Amesbury Public Schools we are unconditionally committed to the growth of every child. By creating a safe supportive and inclusive environment that provides dynamic learning experiences the highest quality staff and a vitally involved community every child experiences success. The core values of the Amesbury Public Schools as stated in the District Strategy are:CommunicationRespectfully communicating with all community members in a timely clear and honest wayAcademic Excellence Conscientiously pursuing excellence in our teaching and learning to provide diverse learning opportunitiesRelationships Intentionally building caring connections to enhance engagement collaboration and belonging in the Amesbury and InclusionActively cultivating an equitable and inclusive learning environment where each individual is able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect dignity and Process:For further information please contact:Daniel GraytonExecutive Assistant to the Superintendent Amesbury Public Schools5 Highland Street Amesbury MA 01913Phone: (978)Email: All applications and information must be received on or before Wednesday May 14 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please do not contact School Committee members or other members of the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age genetic information national origin ancestry disability veteran status or membership in the armed services marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.