Middle School Assistant Principal

South Kingstown Public Schools•Wakefield, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal shares the role of cultural, behavioral, and academic leader for the school. Reporting to and working closely with the Principal, the Assistant Principal will partner with the administrator, teachers, families, and students to ensure a learning environment focused on academic excellence and accountability. The ideal candidate will know how to cultivate a caring, supportive, and inclusive school community and demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels and backgrounds. They will assist the principal in the overall administration of instructional programs and school operations. This is a one-year-only position for the 2026/2027 school year.

Requirements

Master's Degree (Minimum)
Appropriate RI Administrative Licensure
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of all students.
Passion for improving educational opportunities for all students and for building a strong, highly effective organization aligned to this mission.
Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to leverage research and data to drive initiatives and instruction.
Ability to identify appropriate metrics and use qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision- making.
Demonstrated skill in building and developing a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals.
Understanding and ability to manage through distributive leadership.
Understand team strengths and gaps.
Engage the team in decision-making to build team capacity.
Collaborate with the Principal to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers that support instructional best practices.
Understanding how trauma, equity, inclusive practices, and restorative practices impact the student and teacher experience.
Experience in the use of de-escalation strategies such as Safety Care or similar training.
Develop, implement, and oversee a discipline structure that encompasses Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports and Restorative Practices.
Understanding of the budget development process.

Nice To Haves

Prior Administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in providing leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long- and short-range plans for the school.
Assumes responsibility for the administration, supervision, and evaluation of certified faculty and support personnel assigned.
Coordinates and participates in MTSS, Special Education, and 504 meetings.
Maintains high standards of student conduct & establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.
Participates in all school meetings and other district meetings as directed.
Serves as building testing coordinator.
Conducts parent/teacher conferences regularly.
Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programs.
As required, prepares various statistical and other reports relating to such matters as attendance, enrollment figures, and special reports required by the School Administration.
Maintains a visible presence in the school, on the campus, and at school-sponsored activities.
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
Performs additional special assignments/related duties at the direction of the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.