Assistant Principal - Middle School

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Principal to provide immediate leadership support for the 7th and 8th grade campus in Amherst, MA. The role partners with the Principal to ensure a safe, supportive, and productive environment for students and staff.

Strong background in Special Education is highly desirable. The position is full-time for the school year (232 days) with competitive salary ranging from $79,136 to $116,159 per year, and salary will be

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Administrator License (PK-8 or 5-12) required or equivalent.
• Leadership experience at middle school level preferred or other school settings.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and support staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school operations in collaboration with the Principal.
• Supervise and evaluate staff and provide coaching as appropriate.
• Oversee student discipline and collaborate with counselors and support staff.
• Contribute to a positive school culture and climate through restorative approaches.
• Collaborate with staff to address concerns promptly and equitably.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Evaluation

Communication

Relationship-building

Conflict resolution

Equity & restorative practices

Diplomacy

Education

Massachusetts Administrator License (PK-8 or 5-12)

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Amherst-Pelham Regional School District - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Amherst Regional Middle School - Amherst, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Assistant Principal - Middle School

Job Details

• Job ID: 5940928
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Assistant Principal - Middle School

Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2026

Reports To: Principal

Location: Amherst Regional Middle School

Position Type: Full-Time (School Year - 232 Days)

Position Overview

Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a highly skilled and student-centered Assistant Principal to provide immediate leadership support. We are seeking a steady, collaborative, and highly professional leader who can partner closely with the Principal to ensure a safe, supportive, and productive environment for all students and staff.

The Assistant Principal will play a pivotal role in supporting day-to-day operations, assisting with staff supervision and evaluation, responding to student and staff concerns, and fostering a positive school climate. This role requires someone who is grounded, adaptable, skilled in relationship-building, and able to support the Principal as needed.

A strong background in Special Education is highly desirable given the needs of the building and the work ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & School Operations
  Support the Principal in managing school-wide operations.
  Serve as a dependable administrative partner who can assume leadership responsibilities when the Principal is addressing urgent or sensitive matters.
  Attend and facilitate staff meetings, grade-level team meetings, and crisis or problem-solving meetings as needed.
• Staff Supervision & Evaluation
  Assist with educator evaluation, including observations, feedback cycles, and documentation within the district’s evaluation framework.
  Help ensure that evaluation processes remain timely, thorough, and supportive, even as building needs fluctuates.
  Provide coaching, structured support, and accountability for staff as appropriate.
• Student Support & Discipline
  Oversee student discipline consistent with district policy and restorative practices.
  Partner with counselors, special educators, and student services staff to meet student needs and strengthen support systems.
  Collaborate on crisis response, safety assessments, and family communication as needed.
• Culture & Climate
  Contribute actively to strengthening a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school culture.
  Serve as a visible, engaged leader who builds trust with students, staff, and families.
  Model professionalism, emotional steadiness, and clear communication.
• Collaboration & Staff Support
  Work closely with the Principal to monitor and ensure adherence to district expectations and maintain a safe, respectful workplace for all.
  Provide an additional administrative presence to help address concerns promptly and equitably.
  Support staff through change by demonstrating relational skill, empathy, and unwavering professionalism.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Administrator License (Assistant Principal/Principal, PK-8 or 5-12) required.
• Leadership experience at the middle school level (preferred) or other school settings.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and support staff effectively.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience navigating complex personnel or school culture situations with diplomacy and clarity.
• Strong background in Special Education (highly preferred).
• Commitment to equity, restorative practices, and inclusive school culture.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with the Amherst-Pelham Administrators Association (APAA) contract where applicable.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary: $79,136 to $116,159 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head
• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Welcome to Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, Amherst Regional Middle School

The mission of our schools is to provide all students with a high quality education that enables them to be contributing members of a multi-ethnic, multicultural society. We seek to create an environment that achieves equity for all students and ensures that each student is a successful learner, is fully respected and learns to respect others.Our teachers, schools, and our community-at-large play an essential part of that mission., Amherst Regional Middle School is a 7th and 8th grade school serving students in the towns of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury. We are located at 170 Chestnut Street in Amherst, MA. The school has approximately 625 students, organized into seven different teams. This team structure provides every student with an opportunity to study in a small learning community and to be known well by teachers and peers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Amherst Public, Amherst-Pelham Regional and Pelham Public School Districts prohibits discrimination against employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, genetic information and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Damany Gordon , Diversity & Equity Specialist
• 170 Chestnut Street
• Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]