Assistant Principal – Amherst Regional Middle School

Anticipated Start Date: August 4 2026
Reports To: Principal
Location: Amherst Regional Middle School

Position Type: Full-Time (School Year - 232 Days)

Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a highly skilled and student-centered Assistant Principal to provide immediate leadership support. We are seeking a steady collaborative and highly professional leader who can partner closely with the Principal to ensure a safe supportive and productive environment for all students and staff.

The Assistant Principal will play a pivotal role in supporting day-to-day operations assisting with staff supervision and evaluation responding to student and staff concerns and fostering a positive school climate. This role requires someone who is grounded adaptable skilled in relationship-building and able to support the Principal as needed.

A strong background in Special Education is highly desirable given the needs of the building and the work ahead.

• Support the Principal in managing school-wide operations.
• Serve as a dependable administrative partner who can assume leadership responsibilities when the Principal is addressing urgent or sensitive matters.
• Attend and facilitate staff meetings grade-level team meetings and crisis or problem-solving meetings as needed.

• Assist with educator evaluation including observations feedback cycles and documentation within the districts evaluation framework.
• Help ensure that evaluation processes remain timely thorough and supportive even as building needs fluctuate.
• Provide coaching structured support and accountability for staff as appropriate.
  
  
  

• Oversee student discipline consistent with district policy and restorative practices.
• Partner with counselors special educators and student services staff to meet student needs and strengthen support systems.
• Collaborate on crisis response safety assessments and family communication as needed.
  
  
  

• Contribute actively to strengthening a positive inclusive and collaborative school culture.
• Serve as a visible engaged leader who builds trust with students staff and families.
• Model professionalism emotional steadiness and clear communication.
  
  
  

• Work closely with the Principal to monitor and ensure adherence to district expectations and maintaining a safe respectful workplace for all.
• Provide an additional administrative presence to help address concerns promptly and equitably.
• Support staff through change by demonstrating relational skill empathy and unwavering professionalism.
  
  
  

• Massachusetts Administrator License (Assistant Principal/Principal PK-8 or 5-12) required.
• Leadership experience at the middle school level (preferred) or other school settings.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise evaluate and support staff effectively.
• Excellent communication conflict-resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Experience navigating complex personnel or school culture situations with diplomacy and clarity.
• Strong background in Special Education (highly preferred).
• Commitment to equity restorative practices and inclusive school culture.
  
  
  

Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with the Amherst-Pelham Administrators Association (APAA) contract where applicable.

Required Experience:

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