Assistant Principal, 5th & 6th Grade (26-27, Middle School)

Veritas Prep • Springfield, MA

19h • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are you excited and ready to make an impact in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment? We are seeking a talented and experienced assistant principal. We want a culturally, instructionally and operationally proficient leader who is passionate about furthering student achievement and providing a safe space for students to learn and grow. Our assistant principal will bring the following skills and attributes to the role: In this role, you will be one of two Assistant Principals working directly with the Principal and assuming ownership over grades 5 and 6. You will support and monitor rigorous teaching and learning and to establish and sustain a celebratory and productive school culture. Duties and responsibilities include: Coaching and monitoring classroom instruction by leading and/or supporting the following: Professional Development series and sessions Observation and Feedback, including real-time feedback and co-monitoring Teacher and Staff evaluation Practice Clinics Planning and Data Meetings Implementing and monitoring systems and structures designed to support students’ academic success, social and emotional health, and positive behavior by: Implementing the school’s code of conduct, and all related systems and processes Supporting teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations. Working closely with student support team staff to ensure the success of students and teachers. Monitoring and supporting strong student attendance Monitoring and supporting a strong seminar program Collecting, monitoring, and responding to student and teacher data Leading grade level teams and participating in the MTSS process. Developing, promoting, and leading school activities and events designed to build community, celebrate student and teacher successes, and promote the school’s mission and habits of scholars Working closely with the operations team, lead and/or support the design, execution, and monitoring of key school systems including: Athletics and co-curriculars Transportation Scheduling teachers and students Testing Arrival, Dismissal, Transitions, Lunch Serving in other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to: Working collaboratively with the counseling department, related service providers, family and community engagement staff, partners and other individuals to ensure that students and families receive the appropriate level of support services. Acting in place of the Principal in their absence Supporting and attending school events Coordinating and collaborating with Veritas Prep Middle School and other sending middle schools

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 3 years experience as a school leader, preferably as an assistant principal
• Masters in Education Leadership or similar field of study preferred
• Possession of or working toward a valid Massachusetts School Principal / Assistant Principal License or proof of successful completion of MA-PAL.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Teaching and leadership experience in an urban public school
• School start up or restructuring experience
• High School leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Coaching and monitoring classroom instruction by leading and/or supporting the following: Professional Development series and sessions Observation and Feedback, including real-time feedback and co-monitoring Teacher and Staff evaluation Practice Clinics Planning and Data Meetings
• Implementing and monitoring systems and structures designed to support students’ academic success, social and emotional health, and positive behavior by: Implementing the school’s code of conduct, and all related systems and processes Supporting teachers to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral expectations. Working closely with student support team staff to ensure the success of students and teachers. Monitoring and supporting strong student attendance Monitoring and supporting a strong seminar program Collecting, monitoring, and responding to student and teacher data Leading grade level teams and participating in the MTSS process.
• Developing, promoting, and leading school activities and events designed to build community, celebrate student and teacher successes, and promote the school’s mission and habits of scholars
• Working closely with the operations team, lead and/or support the design, execution, and monitoring of key school systems including: Athletics and co-curriculars Transportation Scheduling teachers and students Testing Arrival, Dismissal, Transitions, Lunch
• Serving in other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to: Working collaboratively with the counseling department, related service providers, family and community engagement staff, partners and other individuals to ensure that students and families receive the appropriate level of support services. Acting in place of the Principal in their absence Supporting and attending school events Coordinating and collaborating with Veritas Prep Middle School and other sending middle schools

Benefits

• Veritas Prep offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages that include the following:
• Salary Range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000, exclusive of fringe benefits.
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (teacher pension program)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level