Assistant School Leader (Assistant Principals & Assistant Heads of School - All Grade Levels) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

20h

About The Position

This job posting is for all individuals interested in Assistant Principal/Assistant Head of School roles, or other school-based administrator roles, for the 2026-2027 school year. By submitting your application to this posting, you have the opportunity to participate in a pre-screening interview in order to become a part of the district’s priority candidate pool. Should you earn a spot in the priority pool, you will be invited to interview with individual schools when assistant school leader positions are posted in the Spring 2026. Why lead in BPS? We are committed to our students and have a track record of success. As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to partnering with families and communities to transform the lives of all children through exemplary teaching and leadership. We cultivate staff who create safe, welcoming, and affirming environments, celebrate diversity, and confront racism and inequities. Together, we work to develop the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life for all learners. There are many positive indicators for the growth of opportunity for our students in Boston; student performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the national report card, makes BPS the first urban district to meet their marks in both English and Math for both tested grades. In addition, our graduation rates have increased steadily, reaching 79% district-wide as of 2024. We serve a richly diverse community of students and families. Boston Public Schools is quickly becoming one of the most diverse school districts in the country. As a leader in BPS, you will be immersed in our rich community cultures and have the opportunity to close the opportunity gaps that persist in our city and nation. Our 46,094 students reflect Boston’s vibrant blend of cultures, representing 140 countries and speaking 80 languages. 82% of our students identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian, and 52% have a first language other than English. Our learners hold a wide variety of learning styles and have varying levels of unique needs: 23% of students have IEPs, and 70% of our students qualify as economically disadvantaged. Our district takes pride in providing equitable access to opportunity for all students and families through the use of Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices (CLSP) and tools such as Culturally Relevant Instruction Observation Protocols (CRIOP). By leading in our district, you are a key lever in embracing our urgent and mission-driven commitment to serving and empowering all of our kids and coaching others to do their best work to close academic gaps. We support our leaders to learn, grow, and succeed. Our leaders receive individualized coaching, job-embedded professional learning, and targeted departmental support. For ongoing development, Assistant Principals/Assistant Heads of School may join a Professional Learning Community, focusing on instructional leadership, as well as participate in specialized Just-In-Time Operational Trainings. We have a highly-supported, world-class teacher and staff community. As a leader in Boston Public Schools, you will be surrounded by a team that consistently assists you in supporting students and families. Our schools have multiple school-based staff supporting students throughout their school day. These teams are an integral part of the community and are supported through Central Office training and support. We are proud to cultivate a talented and dedicated teacher force. We support and develop our teachers through multiple pathways, starting with new teacher development and continuing throughout teachers’ careers. Boston Public Schools Leaders are passionate about equity, furthering student achievement, and providing safe spaces for students to learn and grow. They are laser-focused on closing opportunity gaps. They reflect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and have a strong commitment to their greater school communities and the City of Boston. They are culturally, instructionally, and operationally proficient and are able to utilize and develop these competencies to best serve all students and staff in their buildings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Current authorization to work in the United States
MA DESE Principal/Assistant Principal license or Supervisor/Director license, and a content area license

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Teaching and leadership experience in an urban public school setting
Bilingual
Boston resident

Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership Embrace, communicate, and enlist others in the belief that all students can and will learn.
Communicate belief in culturally responsive teaching practices and support teachers in employing them.
Conduct regular observations of instruction and planning.
Give feedback that drives improvement in teaching and learning to close achievement and opportunity gaps.
Facilitate the use of various formal and informal assessments.
Use and support data-based decision-making in planning and delivering instruction and interventions.
Utilize data to set and meet goals for school improvement.
Use frequent observation, data, and evaluation guidelines to assign well-supported ratings for performance.
Collaborate or independently lead an impactful school leadership team.
Establish and maintain systems and routines that ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
Establish and maintain systems and routines to support all students to reach high behavioral expectations.
Lead recruitment and hiring processes that result in the hiring of effective educators who reflect the diversity of our student population.
Follow rules and regulations related to laws, collective bargaining agreements, and expenditures.
Use and maintain partnerships that support culturally responsive practices that ensure all families are welcome and can contribute to the school community.
Support educators in doing the same.
Engage in and support educators to regularly collaborate with families to identify the strengths and needs of students and make appropriate plans to support all students.
Reach out to families with concerns and work to reach solutions that are in the best interest of students.
Support high expectations of achievement for all students through a personal commitment to, articulation of, and enlistment in culturally responsive school vision, core values, and mission.
Engage in and lead all educators in reflecting on the effectiveness of their practice to achieve improved results.
Engage staff, students, and families in developing a vision for student preparedness for college and career.
Resolve conflicts in a constructive manner and build consensus around critical decisions.