Interim Assistant Principal (Jan - Jun 2027)

Town of Andover•Andover, MA

20d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Building Principal, the Interim Assistant Principal provides supervision and administrative leadership and applies knowledge of current curriculum development and instructional techniques to help promote the educational development of each student. The role supports the principal in curriculum planning and evaluation, staff supervision, student scheduling and supervision, discipline, budgeting, inventory management, and building supervision and maintenance. The appointment is identified as January through June 2027.

Requirements

Massachusetts certification as a middle school principal.
Master’s degree.
Substantial experience as a schoolteacher and administrator.
Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
Experience facilitating communication between divergent groups and supporting group decision-making.
Demonstrated success in developing, evaluating, and implementing school curriculum and instruction.
Effective administrative and management skills.
Demonstrated speaking and writing skills, including effective use of computers, technology, and information management tools.
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or willingness to acquire these skills.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of study beyond a master’s degree.
Demonstrated success in supervision.

Responsibilities

Assume duties normally carried out by the principal in the principal’s absence when requested by the superintendent.
Assist the principal and, where appropriate, Program Directors, in planning, executing, and evaluating curriculum research and development.
Assist the principal in supervising professional staff, supporting their academic and operational responsibilities, and evaluating their professional growth annually.
Assist the principal with teacher and pupil scheduling.
Assist the principal in general supervision of the student body.
Handle routine discipline matters and communicate with teachers and parents when necessary.
Adhere to Massachusetts General Laws relating to education.
Assist the principal in preparing the annual budget request and special projects throughout the year.
Oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment and maintain inventories.
Assist the principal with building supervision and maintenance.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal.