Attleboro High School Assistant Principal (House AP)

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. The Attleboro High School Assistant Principal (House AP) reports to the Principal and Associate Principals and is responsible for the success of the students in the House and provides staff with necessary supports to foster that success. The most qualified candidates will be licensed (or in active pursuit of licensure) as an administrator in Massachusetts and have leadership experience at the high school level.

Requirements

Massachusetts Administrative Certificate for Grades 9-12
Master’s degree in education, or a related services field
Experience at the high school level as it relates to student discipline; implementation and ensuring compliance with special education; and 504 regulations and legislation
Experience with and understanding of ML (Multilingual Learners) population
Ability to understand and interpret complex information, as well as respond clearly in writing about student services, especially special education-related issues, processes, and programs
Ability to serve as an active listener with all stakeholders, and provide clear and timely responses to questions and issues as they arise
Ability to analyze, and use data to establish goals for improvement as well as provide support for changes for service delivery models
Ability to use database, spreadsheet, internet, word-processing programs
Ability to effectively and collaboratively work with families, staff, collective bargaining representatives, and administration, on various issues
Ability to understand and apply school code, legislative proposals, and regulations in everyday situations.
Ability to prepare and present information in a variety of venues (Faculty Meetings, House Meetings, etc.)
Ability to lead and collaborate with other administrators

Nice To Haves

Licensed (or in active pursuit of licensure) as an administrator in Massachusetts
Leadership experience at the high school level

Responsibilities

Reports to the Principal and works as an active member of the school’s Leadership Team in collaborating with fellow administrators and other school personnel to coordinate and monitor appropriate services to students
Maintains effective channels of communication with staff, students, and families
Leads and participates in activities for continued professional growth
Represents the district at professional meetings and conferences
Provides an active and visible presence in district and school events
Confers with and alerts staff on school problems and needs
Serves as an active member of the school’s administrative team providing solutions to problems as they emerge
Conveys the special needs or circumstances of individual students to appropriate staff
Assists in compliance with Title IX and Title VI guidelines as well as other appropriate federal and state protocols
Assists in the planning and coordination of school/district programs
Works with building leaders and other staff to resolve student, staff and/or family issues
Prepares agendas and minutes of meetings
Monitors student attendance at the house level
Provides consultation, support, and oversight regarding special education, ELL (English Language Learners), and high needs students
Provides leadership on RTI (Response to Intervention) research-based interventions, DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan), etc.
Compares information or data with other records for verification
Supervises the maintenance of permanent and temporary student records
Maintains records required by district policy
Supervises and evaluates teaching and support staff
Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of personnel
Investigates complaints regarding employee conduct and/or performance
Investigates employee complaints and grievances
Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence
Assists the Principal and Associate Principals in the overall administration of the school
Maintains orderly operation of the school by coordinating bell schedules, assemblies, and the like
Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal