Assistant Principal Thomas W. Hamilton Elementary School

Assistant Principal

Thomas W. Hamilton Elementary School

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student. Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse equitable and supportive environment.

We educate over 5600 students in 11 school buildings including Weymouth Early Childhood Center eight elementary schools (grades K-5) Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8) and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools we are committed to fostering curiosity celebrating diversity and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the building principal and works in close collaboration with the Director of Student Services. This position supports the principal in the leadership coordination and management of the schools instructional program and daily operations with particular emphasis on inclusive practices student support systems and equitable access to learning.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Principal assists in planning organizing administering and coordinating the total school program. The role includes responsibilities related to instructional leadership supervision and evaluation of staff student discipline and oversight of Section 504 and special education processes.The Assistant Principal ensures effective day-to-day implementation of programs aligned with the schools mission and supports the delivery of academic social-emotional and behavioral interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Valid Massachusetts licensure as a Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK8) required
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal special education laws

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated student-centered leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead effectively in complex and evolving environments
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including administrators staff students and families
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices

Specific Duties:

• Supervises and evaluates staff through classroom observations conferences data analysis and written evaluations
• Assists the principal in overseeing instructional practices and school programs
• Provides instructional leadership to support high-quality teaching and learning
• Supports implementation of MTSS including academic social-emotional and behavioral interventions
• Serves as a resource to staff to support inclusive practices and the education of students in the least restrictive environment
• Collaborates with the principal and Director of Student Services on special education programming compliance and referral processes
• Oversees and supports Section 504 plans and procedures
• Participates in staff recruitment hiring and onboarding
• Plans and facilitates professional development aligned with school and district priorities
• Promotes strong partnerships with families and caregivers
• Assists in maintaining a safe orderly and positive school environment including student discipline and attendance
• Supports school operations including scheduling budgeting and resource allocation
• Assists in supervising student activities and school events
• Represents the principal in their absence
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and/or Director of Student Services

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year are established by the collective bargaining agreement between the Weymouth School Committee and the Weymouth Teachers Association (Unit B).

Start Date: July 1

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free
from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender
sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status
veteran status political affiliation or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Unit B CBA

Required Experience:

Staff IC