Principal, Grades 9-Post Grad, CRLS

Cambridge Public Schools • Cambridge, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal of Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is the instructional, cultural, and operational leader of the school. This leader is responsible for ensuring that CRLS provides a rigorous, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment where every student is known, valued, challenged, and supported. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, the Principal leads the implementation of the CRLS mission, oversees school improvement planning, strengthens academic and social-emotional systems, supervises all educators and school staff, and ensures alignment with district goals and strategic priorities. The Principal fosters a culture of belonging and high expectations, builds strong and reciprocal partnerships with families and community organizations, and ensures that CRLS remains a place where students can explore their identities, pursue their interests, and prepare for a wide range of postsecondary pathways.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in school administration, educational leadership, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the middle or high school level; leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Success working in an urban setting with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic communities.
• Massachusetts DESE Principal/Assistant Principal licensure or eligibility required.
• Demonstrated success in school leadership, instructional improvement, and building inclusive school cultures.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Set a clear and compelling vision for high-quality instruction, active learning, and equitable academic outcomes across all classrooms and programs. Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan aligned with district goals. Oversee curriculum, instruction, assessment, and interventions to support diverse learning needs and promote college, career, and civic readiness. Conduct frequent classroom observations with curriculum leaders to provide coaching, feedback, and instructional support. Ensure implementation of district, state, and federal instructional expectations, including those aligned to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
• Supervision, Talent Development & Professional Culture: Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop a diverse and mission-aligned team of educators and staff. Uphold state and district Educator Evaluation Standards with fidelity and clarity. Build a collaborative professional culture grounded in equity, continuous improvement, innovation, and reflective practice. Lead professional development aligned to school and district priorities, including inclusive instruction, anti-racist practices, and data-informed teaching. Coach and develop Assistant Principals and instructional leaders to strengthen school wide leadership capacity.
• School Culture, Inclusion & Belonging: Establish and lead a positive school culture grounded in the core values of Opportunity, Diversity, and Respect. Ensure that Learning Communities serve as safe, supportive, and consistent environments where all students experience strong adult relationships and belonging. Lead implementation of positive behavioral interventions, restorative practices, and equitable discipline systems. Ensure robust communication and engagement structures that welcome student and family voices. Model and promote a culture that honors CRLS’s diversity and affirms every student’s identity and lived experience.
• Operations, Management & Compliance: Manage the school budget, ensuring alignment with instructional needs and strategic priorities. Oversee building operations, including safety, facilities, custodial services, food services, and emergency procedures. Ensure timely completion of all required reports, documentation, state-mandated protocols, and data submissions. Oversee scheduling structures—including the 4x4 Block Schedule—course assignments, student placement, and academic programming. Collaborate with district departments to support special education services, 504 plans, English Learner supports, and mental health services.
• Family & Community Engagement: Build strong, reciprocal partnerships with families, grounded in transparency, communication, and shared responsibility for student success. Work collaboratively with the School Council, parent/caregiver organizations, and community partners to strengthen school programs and supports. Represent CRLS in district, city, and community forums to advance student opportunities and connections.
• Collaboration & District Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education to implement district priorities and ensure alignment across secondary schools. Participate in district leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives as appropriate. Provide regular updates on school progress, needs, emerging issues, and opportunities for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees