Interim Assistant Principal – Amherst Regional Middle School
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Interim Assistant Principal Amherst Regional Middle School
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Reports To: Principal
Location: Amherst Regional Middle School
Position Type: Interim SY (with possibility of extension)
Position Overview
The Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking a dynamic and student-centered Interim Assistant Principal to join the leadership team at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School (ARMS). This interim role is designed to provide strong instructional and operational support as we continue to stabilize systems strengthen teaching and learning and ensure a positive and inclusive school climate for all students.
The ideal candidate is an instructional leader firstdeeply knowledgeable about classroom practice and committed to fostering high-quality instruction supporting teachers and building relationships rooted in respect and trust. This leader must demonstrate excellence in documentation organization time management and communication and bring a steady responsive presence to a fast-paced school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
- Support and strengthen high-quality instruction through regular classroom observations feedback cycles and effective coaching.
- Assist with supervising teaching staff including performing DESE-aligned evaluations and maintaining accurate timely documentation.
- Analyze student achievement attendance and behavioral data to inform instructional decisions and schoolwide supports.
- Collaborate with teachers department heads and the Student Academic Success office to support curriculum implementation and intervention systems.
- Ensure instructional practices align with district priorities including equity-focused culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.
School Climate Culture and Relationships
- Establish strong relationships with students staff and families modeling professionalism consistency and responsiveness.
- Support the Principal in cultivating a safe positive and inclusive school environment where every student feels seen heard and respected.
- Address student discipline using clear restorative and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Collaborate with counselors support staff and families to develop interventions safety plans and student supports.
- Serve as a visible presence throughout the school day and at key schoolwide events.
Operations Communication & Parent Engagement
- Support the daily operations of the building including scheduling supervision crisis response and coverage coordination.
- Communicate effectively with families caregivers and community partners addressing concerns with professionalism empathy and follow-through.
- Collaborate with the Principal and Superintendents Office on urgent matters including investigations safety incidents or community concerns.
- Demonstrate strong written communication and documentation practices including logs timelines incident reports and follow-up communications.
Organizational Leadership & Management
- Maintain clear organized systems for tracking evaluations disciplinary actions family communications and operational tasks.
- Support time-sensitive work such as staffing coverage state reporting and audits.
- Manage competing priorities with strong time-management skills while ensuring follow-through and attention to detail.
- Participate in leadership meetings professional development and district-wide initiatives.
- Serve as acting Principal as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Massachusetts Administrator License (Assistant Principal/Principal PK-8 or 5-12) required.
- Experience working in a diverse middle school environment (preferred).
- Strong background in Instructional Leadership (familiarity with DESE evaluation systems MTSS frameworks and data-driven instructional planning) is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise evaluate and support staff effectively.
- Excellent communication conflict-resolution and relationship-building skills.
- Experience navigating complex personnel or school culture situations with diplomacy and clarity.
- Commitment to equity restorative practices and inclusive school culture.
Attributes of a Strong Candidate
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is steady student-centered and solutions-oriented.
- Communicates with clarity empathy and professionalism.
- Can manage complex situations while maintaining composure and follow-through.
- Builds strong partnerships with staff students and families.
- Believes deeply in our core values: Respectful. Professional. Student-Centered.
- Wants to contribute meaningfully to the healing stabilization and growth of our district.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with the Amherst-Pelham Administrators Association (APAA) contract where applicable.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant Care
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Child Protective Services
- Childhood Development
- Experience with Children
- Toddler Care
