Assistant Principal High School

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in leading instructional programs, managing day-to-day operations, and promoting equity across the district. The successful candidate will guide professional development, supervise staff, use data to improve student achievement, and collaborate with families and community partners to empower educators.

This role emphasizes strong communication, fiscal awareness, and commitment to district

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in education leadership or related field.
• MA DOE School Principal/Assistant Principal license required.
• At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and district.
• Reviews and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
• Encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in professional development plans.
• Promotes equity and high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrates effective communication and personnel evaluation.
• Supports standards-based classrooms and district goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Data-driven planning

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education Leadership

MA DOE principal/AP license

5+ years classroom teaching

Job description

Duties

The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

• Leadership
• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.
• Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
• Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related

Duties

The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

• Leadership
• Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.
• Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional programs using relevant data.
• Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.
• Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related

to high student achievement.

• Understands the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.
• Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.
• Implements the school's and district's goals.
• Administration
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Uses effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum

Frameworks.

• Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication

tool; data collection and accountability; and educational research.

• Assists in the improvement of instructional programs.
• Provides support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms and the use of the Principles of

Learning.

• Understands plant facilities and equipment management.
• Equity
• Assures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs

interests, and abilities of all students.

• Understands, models, and encourages the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.
• Helps all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.
• Follows and helps train teachers to use the district’s Code of Conduct.
• Understands, uses, and supports the use of intervention services for students.
• Assures high academic expectations for all students.
• Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.
• Community Relations
• Involves families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School

Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district.

• Promotes partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other

community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.

• Professional Responsibilities
• Is familiar with the district’s student support services.
• Is familiar with the range of instructional programs, practices, policies, and beliefs that

promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency.

• Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.
• Understands organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring.
• Understands federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil

rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process.

• Participates in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations.
• Takes an active part in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Principal/Assistant Principal.
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Leadership experiences-chairman of teacher’s committees, school counselor, officer of professional or community organizations, school administration, SEA career ladder positions and so forth preferred.
• Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groups preferred.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]