Principal, Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School (3034)

The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Principal Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School

Start Date: 07/01/2026

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative supportive and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe trusting respectful environment where learning is exciting dynamic and engaging and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff students and families and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE

January 15 2026- Job Posted

February 11 2026 - Posting Closes

Week of 2/23/26- Virtual Round 1 interviews

Week of 3/2/26 - In-person Interviews

Week of 3/9/26- Site visits & caregiver engagement

Week of 3/16/26 - Selection of Principal

*Timeline is subject to change

Education

• Masters degree preferably in education administration

Qualifications

• At least five years of successful teaching experience
• MA State Principal certification required
• Prior experience as a principal preferred
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong communication team-building and organizational skills

Specialized Knowledge:

• Provide instructional leadership aligned with the Natick Public Schools vision and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Lead the implementation of high-quality curriculum instruction and assessment that supports student achievement and growth.
• Use student data and MTSS practices to identify strengths address gaps and ensure academic behavioral and social-emotional support for all learners.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Promote a school culture of equity belonging and inclusion including racial equity LGBTQ inclusion and support for diverse learning needs.
• Supervise evaluate and support staff while leading hiring onboarding and professional development.
• Oversee daily school operations including facilities safety and support services to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Foster a positive school climate through developmentally appropriate discipline practices and strong community relationships.
• Manage the school budget responsibly aligning resources with school priorities.
• Ensure compliance with School Committee policies district initiatives and state regulations
• Utilize technology systems such as Google Workspace Microsoft Office and PowerSchool to support instruction communication and operations.

Skills

• Demonstrated aptitude and effectiveness in the responsibilities of an elementary school principal.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage students families staff and community partners.
• Proven leadership ability including the capacity to motivate others and foster professional growth.
• Ability to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with school officials educators support staff students and families.
• Commitment to working in a student-centered inclusive environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth.
• Ability to make independent sound decisions in alignment with district policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and meet time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and collaboration responding effectively to changing needs and priorities.
• Proficiency in using technology and office systems required to support instructional leadership and school operations.
• Bilingual skills particularly in Spanish and Portuguese are highly desirable.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate and consistent with state certification requirements.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Move throughout the classroom school grounds office or off-site locations including occasional rapid movement across even or uneven surfaces.
• Remain stationary for extended periods and operate productivity tools such as computers iPads printers and assistive technology.
• Read materials from screens handwritten documents or printed text with or without visual aids.
• Position oneself to access and maintain files materials and resources.
• Communicate effectively in person via video conference by telephone or in writing to ensure accurate understanding and collaboration.
• Observe details at close range to maintain safety and support students.
• Multitask and respond to multiple demands from various individuals.
• Support students in developing life skills such as eating cleaning and toileting as needed.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work in environments with moderate to loud noise levels.

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.) and fingerprints.

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age race creed color religion nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity disability pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions physical and intellectual differences immigration status homeless status or any other class protected by law.