Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning (3057)

The Natick Public Schools Seeks a

Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning - Natick High 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

March 9 2026- Job Posted

March 20 2026 - Posting Closes

Week of 3/30/26- Round 1 interviews

Week of 4/6/26 - Round 2 Interviews

Week of 4/13/26 - Reference Checks and selection of VP

*Timeline is subject to change

Education

• At least a masters degree preferably in educationalleadership

Qualifications

• At least five years of successful teaching experience at the high school level.
• Massachusetts licensure as a Vice-Principal/Principal 9 - 12 certification required
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong communication team-building and organizational skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Instructional Leadership: In collaboration with the Principal the Vice-Principal of Teaching and Learning promotes outstanding teaching and learning by:

• Providing instructional leadership aligned with the Natick Public Schools vision and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Implementing high-quality curriculum and instruction that supports student achievement and growth.
• Coaching teachers on setting goals designing lessons analyzing student work working collaboratively and growing professionally
• Promoting a school culture of equity belonging and inclusion including racial equity LGBTQ inclusion and support for diverse learning needs.
• Supervising and evaluating a caseload of staff
• Designing and leading professional development
• Coaching the Leadership Team in consistent supervision and evaluation practices.
• Contributing to the successful implementation of Natick High Schools teacher induction and mentorship programs
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan
• Other duties as assigned.

Assessment and Data Analysis: The Vice-Principal of Teaching and Learning uses data to facilitate building-level decision-making and planning including but not limited to:

• Using various technology suites to pull data and to create graphic representations of data
• Supporting other building leaders in analyzing the results of local state and national student assessment data to improve student performance
• Guiding staff in data collection processes that facilitate effective formative assessment and instructional adjustments
• Overseeing AP testing
• Overseeing STAR Renaissance testing in 9th and 10th grade

Supervision of Students: The Vice-Principal is a visible presence in the school building and supervises school events. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Enforcing appropriate student behavior at athletics events dances and other student events.
• Assisting in the coordination of various schoolwise events including but not limited to Open House Graduation and 9th Grade Orientation.
• Supervising breakfast lunch and/or morning or afternoon bus pickup.
• Overseeing student clubs and activities including managing the stipendiary budget for club advisors and ensuring compliance with state and local policies

Scheduling: The Vice-Principal oversees the development of the master schedule in coordination with the Guidance Department.

SKILLS:

• Proven leadership ability including the capacity to motivate others and foster professional growth.
• Excellent instructional skills that promote the growth of all students including multilingual learners and those with disabilities
• Strong technical skills and an aptitude for managing details.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions
• A track record of building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with school officials educators support staff students and families.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skill leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A strong work ethic
• Strong skills in various technology systems such as Google Workspace Microsoft Office and PowerSchool.
• Ability to make independent sound decisions in alignment with school goals 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 in responding effectively to changing needs and priorities.
• Bilingual skills particularly in Spanish and Portuguese are highly desirable.
  
  

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.

• Moving throughout classrooms school grounds offices or off-site locations including occasional rapid movement across even or uneven surfaces.
• Remaining stationary for extended periods and operating productivity tools such as computers iPads printers and assistive technology.
• Reading materials from screens handwritten documents or printed text with or without visual aids.
• Positioning oneself to access and maintain files materials and resources.
• Communicating effectively in person via video conference by telephone or in writing to ensure accurate understanding and collaboration.
• Observing details at close range to maintain safety and support students.
• Multitasking and responding to multiple demands from various individuals.
• Supporting students in developing life skills such as eating cleaning and toileting as needed.
• Occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Working in environments with moderate to loud noise levels.

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Performance task
• 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.

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