SY26-27 Kennedy Middle School Assistant Principal

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Administrators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction and school services, experience a deep sense of belonging in school, and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities. SEZP administrators lead school communities that value strong relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement—for students and for adults. SEZP leaders are expected to create a safe, purposeful school environment that prioritizes learning for all students, collaborate with other leaders, teachers, and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of all students, build relationships and communicate regularly with students and their families to solicit input and share academic progress, and participate in and learn from regular professional development opportunities before and during the school year. In addition, the Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties related to leadership, administration, access, community relations, and professional responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Appropriate content/program area (Principal / Assistant Principal) and grade level license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Educators who are not yet licensed by MA DESE in the appropriate content/program area and grade level may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are still encouraged to apply.)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
Leadership experiences- chairman of teacher’s committees, school counselor, officer of professional or community organizations, school administration, SEA career ladder positions, etc. preferred
Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groups preferred
SEZP values leaders who are reflective, collaborative, and committed to continuous growth.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, purposeful school environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
Collaborate with other leaders, teachers, and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of all students.
Ensure that instruction meets the needs of all students, including students with special needs, English Language Learners, and students performing below grade level.
Build relationships and communicate regularly with students and their families to solicit input and share academic progress.
Participate in and learn from regular professional development opportunities before and during the school year.
Articulate the vision and mission of the school and the district.
Review, evaluate, and revise instructional programs using relevant data.
Involve staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related to high student achievement.
Implement the school's and district's goals.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Use effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
Identify, implement, and evaluate content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
Practice relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
Use technology appropriately as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication tool; for data collection and accountability; and for educational research.
Assist in the improvement of instructional programs.
Provide support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms.
Assure presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
Understand, model, and encourage the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
Help all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
Follow and help train teachers to use the district’s Code of Conduct.
Understand, use, and support the use of intervention services for students.
Assure high academic expectations for all students.
Hold teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.
Involve families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district.
Promote partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other community groups and use community resources to enhance instruction.
Be familiar with the district’s student support services.
Know multiple strategies to assess student performance.
Understand organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring.
Understand federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process.
Participate in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations.
Take an active part in professional organizations.