Assistant Head of School (BASAS 10B) [Brighton High] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brighton High School is an open enrollment, comprehensive high school in Boston, welcoming all students and reflecting the city's diversity. It offers various opportunities including a Biomedical Pathway with internships, a Business and Entrepreneurship pathway, Spanish and Arabic language programs, multiple AP classes, competency-based special education programs using restorative practices, an Alternative HS program, and numerous sports and clubs. The school is seeking a visionary and dynamic Assistant Head of School with experience in supporting and leading CTE pathway programs, alternative education, special education, restorative practices, and comprehensive ESL programming. Candidates should also have experience developing internships, building relationships with colleges and universities, and fostering partnerships with community groups. The role involves joining a team committed to transformational changes, high expectations for achievement, closing achievement gaps, and academic proficiency for all students. Brighton High's interdisciplinary pathways aim to connect academics with the world of work through industry partners, job shadows, internships, and dual-enrollment industry certification programs. The school is extending the day by 30 minutes and adding summer and school year time for staff professional development and collaboration, offering teachers leadership and creative opportunities.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Education or related field.
Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
Evidence of successful leadership experience.
Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (grades specific).
Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents.
Ability to establish a multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.
Expertise in restorative justice practices; experience with administration of school discipline and attendance policies.
Experience with budget preparation and implementation.
Advanced technology skills.
Experience with full process involved in development and implementation of master schedule.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a K-12 educational setting.
Experience as a school administrator.
Both ESL and Special education licensure.
Expertise with professional development.

Responsibilities

Takes leading responsibility for promotion of a welcoming, accepting, positive, restorative school culture where every student knows we care about them and miss them when they are not present.
Takes leading responsibility for promoting the school’s PBIS framework.
Implement BPS Code of Conduct; advise Deans on application of the Code of Conduct.
Provides coaching and leadership development support for classroom teachers, Deans, and Security Paras.
Supervises and evaluates teachers, Deans, and Security Paras for professional academic growth.
Assists teachers in the gathering and use of classroom data to inform instruction; Assist School Culture Team in gathering and using data to inform school-wide initiatives.
Assists teachers in lesson and unit plan development aligned with the CCSS.
Assists in the supervision of all staff and assumes the duties of the Principal/Headmaster when he/she is not on the premises.
Helps plan for and participates in ILT, and participates in professional development planning.
Seeks funding to enhance the cultural and academic programs at the school.
Uses data to guide academic goals to assist the Principal/Headmaster in the preparation of Quality School Improvement document.
Assists the Principal/Headmaster in planning activities including coordinating curriculum, instruction, student's, volunteers and parent activities, and student support services.
Engages the wider community to support school goals.
Assumes full responsibility for all areas assigned to him/her and takes initiative and follows all jobs through to completion.
Assumes other related duties as requested by the Principal/Headmaster.