Interim Assistant Principal Newman Elementary School January 2026-April 2026

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Interim Assistant Principalto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Needham Public School District

Anticipated Assistant Principal Vacancy- January 2026-April 2026

Newman Elementary School

Newman Assistant Principal

The Newman community is seeking candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences for the position of interim Assistant Principal (January 2026-April 2026)

Newman Elementary School is the largest of 5 elementary schools in the Needham Public School District with students in grades PK-5. 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 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.

Qualifications:

Applicants have demonstrated evidence of leadership and have worked with students staff and parents to create a positive and successful school environment. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

License:

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license as an Elementary Principal/Assistant Principal

Selection Procedure:

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

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 anti-racist 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 self-evaluation 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.

Start Date

January 15 2026

Selection Process & Timeline

• The hiring process includes reviewing documents selecting candidates initial interviews (possibly over Zoom) 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 Unit Contract B 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 addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking 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