2026-2027 | Middle School Assistant Principal

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal is “second in command”, serving as both an instructional and culture leader in the school. The Assistant Principal plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a school culture that prioritizes student achievement and positive outcomes. This leader works in close partnership with the Chief of Schools and the Middle School Principal to foster a school environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The AP is a key member of the Middle School Leadership Team (MSLT) and functions as the “bridge” between the principal and the rest of the MSLT and school staff. The AP is responsible for providing input on how to translate district priorities to school level strategy. The AP must balance the big picture with the details, generate buy-in and ownership with staff members, and propel the school’s instructional goals forward, grounded in the school’s culture systems. The AP will manage and coach a cohort of teachers, manage and coach the Culture Team, and provide leadership and support for certain school-wide initiatives. The Assistant Principal will need to collaborate with key stakeholders across the middle school, especially the school Culture Team, to ensure fidelity to the culture systems and routines that are in place to maximize teaching and learning time across all classrooms.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required.
Valid Massachusetts teaching license in the appropriate subject area.
A passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL , as well as a MTEL in the content area(s) they teach within their first year of employment at Boston Prep.
An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at Boston Prep.
Hold a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in School Leadership, Education and/or a related field.
SEI Administrator endorsement.
3-5 years of teaching experience with a commitment of serving all students and strong results.
Has excellent written communication, strong organizational and time management skills.
Technologically savvy in Office Suite programs, Google Suite programs and parallel educational programs.
A commitment to Boston Prep’s mission, Boston Prep’s Community Commitments and the Boston Prep Anti-Racist Vision Statement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Principal and DCIs to ensure alignment on instructional vision.
Model and consistently communicate organizational standards for instruction, classroom culture, content knowledge and continuous learning.
Communicate regularly with the Principal, DCIs, Dean of Operations, Dean of Special Education, and Deans of Students, collaborating to problem solve and prioritize issues that impact classroom and / or school culture, retention of team, etc.
Review academic programs, initiatives and interventions, annually.
With the other members of the School Leadership team, ensure the proper functioning of the school via structures and support for staff and students.
Report to the MS Principal and Chief of Schools.
Partnering with the Principal (and Chief of Schools) on key initiatives that support the development of a robust student culture and achievement of school-wide goals.
Plan for and facilitate Community Meetings (in partnership with Grade Level Leads) to build and foster community within the MS.
Communicate regularly via public spaces emphasizing the importance of our mission, virtues and school priorities.
Participate in middle school level leadership meetings to ensure alignment on cultural goals and norms.
Review multiple pieces of data, including attendance, behavioral, and academic data, and lead in development strategies and supports for students who are struggling in classes or during unstructured times, i.e behavioral plans.
Support Grade Level Leads in the planning and execution of weekly grade level team meetings.
Monitors and improves, as necessary, the systems and routines for students. (i.e.-arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, etc.)
Partner with the Principal, DCIs and Dean of Special Education, to set action plans, as needed.
Ensure curriculum is aligned with MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards, relevant and rigorous enough to ensure fulfillment of school mission.
Teach up to one section of Ethics.
Support teachers with their instructional pacing, aligned to course scope and sequences, to ensure mastery of necessary standards.
Support teachers in the internalization and/or development of UnboundED’s GLEAM (Grade Level, Engaging, Affirming, Meaningful) aligned unit and lesson plans.
Provide thought partnership and direction (as needed) to the Dean of Operations to develop efficient and effective testing plans, in accordance with district parameters and state guidelines.
Ensure school staff receive test administrator training as required by DESE, College Board, WIDA, etc.
Responsible for the safety and administration of the school facilities including any safety-related drills and procedures.
Support the Principal and the Culture Team with investigations of items related to the Code of Conduct, up to and including those that may require suspensions.
Partner with school leaders where appropriate and manage all communication and follow-ups with students, faculty, and families including required documentation.
Proactively lead and interact with students during breakfast, lunch, transitions, and dismissal to model virtuous behavior.
Plan and attend key whole-school and cross-school events both during and after school hours to make connections to engage students inside and outside Boston Prep (i.e Back to School Night, Report Card conferences, student joy events, etc.).
Communicate regularly via public spaces (Community Meeting) to promote and align to the school mission.
Duties including but not limited to supervising lunch periods, managing swipe and front desk duties, and covering classes in the absence of other staff members.
Model and monitor the use of key communication structures (i.e. Dean’s List, PowerSchool, Smore, etc.) by all members of the Middle School team.
As required, conduct investigations of items related to the Code of Conduct, particularly for more serious disciplinary consequences, including long-term suspension and expulsion.
Advise school leaders where appropriate and ensure the management of all communication and follow-ups with students, faculty, and families including required documentation.
On a consistent basis, review and analyze discipline data and communicate results to important stakeholders (i.e. in check-ins with principal, in grade levels, with students and families, to teachers, etc.).
Participate in school academic, athletic, and co-curricular activities to supervise and support all students beyond the school day.
Participate as a key member of the MTSS Team to design student interventions by partnering with the Health and Counseling team, teachers, students, and families to identify students requiring plans, to create and implement individual intervention plans; proactively communicate the plans and provide regular updates.
Ensure alignment of Grade Level Leads to the MTSS Framework and processes.
Ensure students are on-time and in attendance at school; supervise daily attendance procedures, conduct necessary family follow-up inside and outside of Boston Prep, and monitor and take action related to truancy.
Cover classes for absent staff occasionally, as described in the district’s Substitute Coverage Policy.
Observe MSLT Members in action (i.e. leading department meetings; instructional coaching; PD facilitation, etc) to provide actionable feedback during coaching.
Provide weekly coaching to the Assistant Principal and Deans of Curriculum and Instruction, in alignment with district priorities; document coaching according to district protocol.
Maintain a coaching caseload of up to 3 teachers, focused on weekly observation and feedback or weekly data meetings, aligned to district’s coaching model.
Develop and implement walkthrough protocols to monitor key culture routines and instructional strategies; share and analyze data with MSLT and teachers.
Maintain a laser focus on organizational goals and associated metrics; monitor progress toward metrics, adjust plans as needed, and develop communication plans around the data that inspire teachers and students alike.
Prepare for and co-facilitate periodic walkthroughs and data chats with MSLT and Chief Academic Officer.
Using TeachBoost and/or other data tracking systems, monitor the impact of professional development via observation ratings and feedback.
Monitor and report on annual school goals, as defined by the Strategic Plan, to the Chief Academic Officer and other stakeholders.
Attend summer Leadership Academy to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Plan, lead, and facilitate key orientation sessions for new and returning middle school team members, in alignment with district priorities and strategies.
Plan, lead, and facilitate school-based professional learning sessions, in accordance with the district’s PD calendar.
Train and support school-based leaders on the characteristics of impactful professional learning design; provide ongoing feedback to leadership team members on professional learning design and facilitation.
Lead school team through annual strategic planning process.
Collaborate with the Family Manager on initiatives, suggestions, and concerns from parents and families.
Prepare for and facilitate monthly Family Town Hall.
Attending frequent after-school events.
Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and state regulations, including maintaining accurate records and preparing required reports.
Respond to PRS complaints filed through DESE.
Create a professional environment by assuring that interactions with others in the school, community, and School Committee are conducted with utmost respect and professionalism.
Monitor staff attendance and schedule attendance meetings in accordance with school policy.
Write and implement performance improvement plans for staff members who consistently do not meet expectations.
In consultation with HR, investigate allegations of staff misconduct; hold investigatory meetings; issue investigation outcomes.
Mediate staff conflicts; when principal mediations do not resolve the conflict, consult with HR on next steps.
Follow the steps in the annual performance management cycle for all direct reports; ensure all other school-based managers adhere to the annual performance management cycle.
Consistently model and practice key leadership routines to stay sharp, including but not limited to: observation/feedback coaching; weekly data meetings; professional development design and facilitation.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance leadership skills and stay current with educational best practices.
In collaboration with Chief Schools Officer/Principals, identify external professional development opportunities as needed to target specific skills and/or content development.