Turnaround: Assistant Head of Schools (BASAS10B) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public School is currently seeking visionary and dynamic individuals to serve as educational leaders in our schools. We are seeking a highly motivated, exceptional, results-oriented professional who is committed to high standards of performance and achievement by both students and educators. The Assistant Principal/Headmaster will maintain student discipline and manage the business aspects of the school in order to assist the Principal/Headmaster to create an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning. This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education or related field.
Three (3) years experience successful teaching 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.
Experience with budget preparation and implementation.
Advanced technology skills
Experience with full process involved in the development and implementation of a master schedule.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a K-12 educational setting.
Experience as a school administrator.
BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of all staff and assumes the duties of the Principal/Head of Schools when he/she is not on the premises.
Implements the Code of Discipline and maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds.
Supervises the arrival and departure of students; supervises the behavior of students in the common areas of the building and grounds.
Seeks funding to enhance the cultural and academic programs at the school.
Uses data to guide academic goals to assist the Principal/Head of Schools in the preparation of the Whole School Improvement document.
Assists the Principal/Headmaster in his/her managerial duties including: a. Supervises maintenance of the building and grounds b. Coordinates purchases and delivery of supplies and equipment c. Supervises maintenance of personnel and student records d. Prepares reports and statistics of school operations e. Prepares and maintains the master schedule within planning parameters established by the Principal
Supervises substitute teachers, including arranging for coverage, and ensuring that substitute folders are up to date and available for monitoring and evaluating performance.
Assists the Principal/Headmaster in planning activities including coordinating curriculum, instruction, students, volunteers, and parent activities, and student support services.
Engages the wider community to support school goals.
Assumes other related duties as requested by the Principal/Headmaster.