Assistant Principal Nettle Middle School

Haverhill Public Schools•Haverhill, MA

1d•$87,138 - $127,172•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal serves as a support to the Principal in the overall administration of the school. This role assists the Principal in implementing the instructional philosophy, goals, and objectives of the system and the building. The Assistant Principal carries out administrative and supervisory duties as assigned by the Principal and makes decisions necessary during the Principal's absence. A critical attribute of this role is providing strong and visible leadership for curriculum, instruction, and assessment of student achievement. The Assistant Principal works with building administrators to foster an optimal learning climate for all students, promoting positive student interactions, learning, and quality curriculum. This role also involves supervising and evaluating teachers and support staff, implementing discipline and security policies, and assisting with state and federal reports.

Requirements

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Principal/Assistant Principal –5-8
Minimum of a Master’s Degree with graduate work in Educational Administration, Curriculum Development, Supervision, and/or Evaluation.
Minimum of five (5) years successful experience as a teacher at the elementary school level.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Serves as a support to the Principal in the overall administration of the school.
Assists the Principal in implementing the instructional philosophy, goals, and objectives of the system and the building.
Carries out administrative and supervisory duties as assigned by the Principal and makes decisions necessary during the Principal's absence.
Provides strong and visible leadership for curriculum, instruction, and assessment of student achievement.
Works with building administrators to affect an optimum learning climate for all students that promotes positive student interactions, learning, and quality curriculum.
Supervises and evaluates teachers and support staff according to the new evaluation module.
Implements effective discipline and security policies.
Assists the Principal in the preparation of all mandated state and federal reports.
Procures substitutes for teachers, support personnel, and custodians.
Attends, conducts, and/or supervises after school and evening activities as directed by the Principal.
Assists the Principal with the preparation of the annual budget.
Assists the Principal with the school site council.
Works with parents and students on problems related to behavior and attendance.
Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student discipline and attendance.
Maintains accurate disciplinary records and monitors the progress of individual student behavior.
Participates in the staff selection process.
Assists the Principal in professional development, curriculum and instruction, and student assessment.
Works with the community and government agencies on student-related problems.
Assists in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
Assists in the development and implementation of school policies.
Participates, whenever necessary, in team meetings, and individual or group conferences related to student programming and placement.
Works the requisite hours needed to meet the responsibilities of the job description and performs other instructional and general duties as indicated by the directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.