Assistant Principal (Elementary School)
About The Position
The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in collaborating with the Central Administration School Development and Improvement Team, professional staff, and parents to develop the school's educational mission. This includes its educational organization, staffing, and parent involvement. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in fulfilling duties related to M.G.L. Chapter 71 (as amended by the Education Reform Act of 1993), Lowell School Committee Policies, Superintendent's directives, the school's annual School Improvement Goals, and regulations for grants and special programs. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment, promoting participatory decision-making, developing goals for improved student outcomes, ensuring equity and inclusion, evaluating and modifying curriculum, evaluating staff and promoting professional development, assessing educational materials, and maintaining clear communication. The Assistant Principal also performs other tasks as assigned by the Principal.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid licensure for service as an elementary and/or middle school teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Valid licensure for service as Principal/Assistant Principal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- At least five years of successful teaching or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Principal in developing the school's educational mission, organization, staffing, and parent involvement.
- Support the Principal in fulfilling duties related to state laws, school committee policies, superintendent directives, and school improvement goals.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment.
- Promote participatory decision-making among staff, parents, community, and students.
- Develop school improvement goals aimed at enhancing student outcomes.
- Ensure equity and inclusion for all students.
- Continuously evaluate and modify curriculum and extracurricular activities.
- Evaluate staff and promote professional development.
- Assess and maintain adequate and appropriate educational materials.
- Maintain clear and effective communications.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
