SY26-27 Impact Prep Middle School Assistant Principal

SY26-27Van Sickle Prep Assistant Principal

Grade Level: 6-8

Full Time Start Date:July 1 2026

Base Salary: $101906.81 - $129315.53 (commensurate with experience and licensure)

Role Overview

Administratorsin the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction and school services experience a deep sense of belonging in school and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities.

SEZP administratorsleadschool communities that value strong relationships clear expectations and continuous improvementfor students and for adults.

SEZPleaders are expected to:

• Create a safe purposefulschool environment that prioritizes learning for all students
• Collaborate with other leaders teachers and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of all students
• Ensure that instruction meets the needs of all students including students with special needs English Language Learners and students performing below grade level
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with students and their families to solicit input and share academic progress
• Participate in and learn from regular professional development opportunities before and during the school year

In addition the Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

Leadership

• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district
• Reviews evaluates and revises instructional programs using elevant data.
• Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are relatedto high student achievement.
• Understands the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.
• Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implements the schools and districts goals.

Administration

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Uses effective methods of personnel selection supervision and evaluation.
• Identifies implements and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA CurriculumFrameworks.
• Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communicationtool; data collection and accountability; and educational research.
• Assists in the improvement of instructional programs.
• Provides support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms.
• Understands plant facilities and equipment management.

Access

• Assures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needsinterests and abilities of all students.
• Understands models and encourages the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
• Helps all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
• Follows and helps train teachers to use the districts Code of Conduct.
• Understands uses and supports the use of intervention services for students.
• Assures high academic expectations for all students.
• Holds teachers students and self to high standards of performance and behavior.

Community Relations

• Involves families and other community members in developing the vision goals SchoolImprovement Plans and programs for the school/district.
• Promotes partnerships among staff families the business community and other
  community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.

Professional Responsibilities

• Is familiar with the districts student support services.
• Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.
• Understands organizational change school-based management and school restructuring.
• Understands federal state and local laws and regulations including laws on disability civilrights and responsibilities issues of liabilities and requirements of due process.
• Participates in parent conferences PTO work and community relations.
• Takes an active part in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited college or universitypreferred
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college oruniversityrequired
• Appropriate content/program area (Principal / Assistant Principal) and grade level license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(Educators who are not yet licensed by MA DESE in the appropriate content/program area and grade level may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are still encouraged to apply.)
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experiencepreferred
• Leadership experiences-chairman of teachers committees school counselor officer of professional or communityorganizations school administration SEA career ladder positions etc.preferred
• Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groupspreferred

If you meet manybut not allof the qualifications above we encourage you to apply. SEZP valuesleaders who are reflective collaborative and committed to continuous growth.

We encourage you to reach out to us at if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Benefits

Selection as anadministrator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision capacity and commitment to in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools.

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership:

While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS) the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2500 students in our 8 middle schools.

SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models granting schools meaningful control over curriculum staffing scheduling and budgetingwhile maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

Across all of its workincluding school improvement and educator preparationSEZP is guided by three core values:

• Access: Expanding access to strong learning environments skilled mentors and clear pathways for students and educators
  
  
• Belonging: Building communities where people are known supported and accountable to one another
  
  
• Opportunity: Preparing students and educators to learn lead and thrive over time

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55325.

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to

Required Experience:

Junior IC