Assistant Principal Mitchell Elementary School (SY26-27)

Needham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community looking for an energetic skilled and compassionate Assistant Principal to join our team. To support our mission of helping every child succeed Needham Public Schools encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Mitchell Elementary School is a vibrant and caring community that serves over 400 students in grades K-5. The Assistant Principal collaborates with the Principal and Special Education Coordinator to support student learning ensure the health and safety of the school community and promote a positive school climate while upholding the schools Core Values. Additionally the Assistant Principal shares responsibilities for supervision and evaluation management of administrative structures and staffing scheduling MCAS administration and providing leadership within the school.

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.

Qualifications:

Applicants have demonstrated evidence of leadership and have worked with students staff and parents to create a positive and successful school environment.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an Elementary Principal/Assistant Principal
Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Start Date

July 1 2026

Selection Process & Timeline

The closing date for applications is FridayMay 8 2026
Candidates selected for initial interview will be contacted byWednesday May 13 2026 with interviews beginning the third week in May.
The hiring process includes reviewing documents selecting candidates initial interviews 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 theUnit B contractandthis pageto learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

Per diem rates is determined by education and experience ranging from Masters (step 1) $524.39to Doctorate (Step 10) $745.79 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE).

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.

All positions are subject to the approval of the 2026-2027 Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.

Required Experience:

Staff IC