Assistant Principal - Grafton Street. School 2024-2025

Grafton Street School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafton Street School is seeking a dedicated Assistant Principal to support the principal in managing the elementary school. The role involves overseeing educational programs, staff development, and community engagement, ensuring a positive learning environment for all students. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and relevant licensure, along with strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to impact student success and foster community relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Licensure as an Elementary School Principal / Assistant Principal PreK-6.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in effective classroom techniques and student assessments.
• Assist in organizing educational programs and professional development.
• Develop the school’s budget proposals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

ANTICIPATED START DATE: AUGUST 2024

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

This position is accountable for assisting the principal with the administration and the efficient operation of all aspects of the elementary school facility, consistent with sound educational principles and philosophy that emphasize student learning and success. The individual is responsible for assuming total responsibility in the absence of the principal and contributing to the staff evaluation process.

Schools in the Worcester Public Schools serve as an integral part of students' and families' lives. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining relationships with students, families, business partners, and community organizations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support and monitor staff to use effective classroom techniques that enhance learning.
2. Support and monitor staff in testing and confirming individual student strengths and weaknesses, including referrals for services when appropriate.
3. Support and monitor staff in classroom management, discipline, and behavior techniques.
4. Assist in organizing, directing, and implementing educational programs to foster a positive learning environment.
5. Assist in the professional development and evaluation of building personnel.
6. Implement and expand community involvement to enrich the educational environment.
7. Assist in developing the school’s budget proposals.
8. Help organize and run the school council.
9. Ensure equal educational opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
10. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensure as an Elementary School Principal / Assistant Principal PreK-6 from the Massachusetts Department of Education.
2. A minimum of a Master’s Degree in an appropriate field.
3. A minimum of three years teaching experience.
4. Working knowledge of Massachusetts public education, administration/supervision, and curriculum development.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with parents, students, teachers, administrators, community members, and the School Committee.
6. Knowledge of budget preparation and line-item expenditure processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Albanian, Portuguese, or an African language.
2. Experience supporting students with special needs.
3. Experience with second language acquisition.

SALARY: Based on the appropriate lane and step on the Non-Teaching Elementary Assistant Principals Salary Schedule.

TO APPLY: Submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions online at worcesterschools.org. The deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

NOTE: For positions requiring a MA DESE license, include your license number or visibility to your license. Without this, you will be considered unlicensed. Position: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

Job Category: Administrator > Assistant Principal / Dean / Head

Welcome to Grafton Street School

Our focus is to have all students demonstrate growth in reading comprehension through school-wide strategies, measured by MAP, DRA, MCAS, and performance. See the School Improvement Plan for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or homelessness. For more info, contact the Human Resource Manager at 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Provide a cover letter detailing your training and experience relevant to the position, and ensure your certification info in SchoolSpring is current. Your MA DESE certification number will verify your license.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Application Questions

Applicants must answer the following questions. It is recommended to prepare your responses in a document first:

• Have you ever been terminated for cause? Explain.
• Have you previously worked for Worcester Public Schools? When? In what capacity?
• Do you have relatives employed by Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? List name, title, relationship.

Yes / No