Assistant Principal - Middle School

Weymouth Public Schools; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Weymouth Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal for the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, MA. The district is committed to Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student and fosters a diverse, equitable, and supportive learning environment.

The role involves instructional leadership, supervision of student activities, attendance management, scheduling support, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community to promote a productive school culture.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Massachusetts teacher and administrative certification.
• Unquestionable commitment to the success of all students and faculty.
• At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative manner with many different constituents.
• Demonstrated track record of success in leadership opportunities.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing instructional leadership and promoting student behavior that supports the instructional program.
• Organizes and supervises student activities and oversees standards for discipline, health, safety and welfare.
• Promotes and creates extracurricular activities for broad student participation.
• Assists in supervising all school areas including cafeteria, corridors and grounds.
• Assists in managing attendance and enrollment procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree or higher

Massachusetts administrative certification

Job description

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Assistant Principal - Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896563

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Assistant Principal- Middle School

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment.

We educate over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Responsibility

The assistant principal of the middle school is directly responsible to the middle school principal.

General Duties

The assistant principal is responsible for day to day implementation of programs and academic structures embodied in the middle school vision, philosophy and mission. The assistant principal is responsible for promoting, within a house and team structure, an environment which fosters age appropriate growth and development, as well as behavior management strategies leading to a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Specific Duties

• Assists in providing instructional leadership and promoting student behavior that is supportive of and conducive to the implementation of the instructional program.
• Organizes and supervises a variety of student activities and oversees the maintenance of standards concerning students’ discipline, health, safety, and general welfare.
• Promotes and actively creates extracurricular activities which provide opportunities for participation by all students.
• Assists in supervising all school areas including the cafeteria, corridors, and school grounds.
• Assists in managing and overseeing student attendance and accounting procedures including matters pertaining to student entrance and withdrawal.
• Shares in the handling of student discipline.
• Assists the principal in the process of student scheduling.
• Assists in the evaluation of faculty and other staff members.
• Assists in the implementation of personnel policy.
• Helps in the orientation of new staff to the building.
• Assists in making routine personnel assignments including that of substitute teachers.
• Works with staff and students to promote building maintenance.
• Assists in coordinating the use of the building for school and non-related school use.
• Assists in the development of budget proposals and the ordering and distribution of school supplies.
• Assists in the organization and conduct of house and building staff development programs.
• Acts in a supportive role to the principal in work with parents, teachers, and citizens to promote the effective flow of communication.
• Works with the parent council and other community organizations.
• Serves on various curriculum and program development committees.
• Works with the administrative team to build an atmosphere of trust that inspires teamwork.
• Represents the principal in her/his absence.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

• Maintains a valid Massachusetts teacher and administrative certification which is appropriate for the particular assignment per regulations if the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Unquestionable commitment to the success of all students and faculty at the Middle School
• At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative manner with many different constituents.
• Demonstrated track record of success in leadership opportunities.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks in a complex and changing environment.
• A Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and work year provisions are as defined by collective bargaining agreement between the Weymouth School Committee and the Weymouth Teachers’ Association - Unit B.
• Work Year: 213 days – salary based on Unit B Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Desired effective date of appointment will be on or about September 1, 2023.

Unit B CBA

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $113,073 to $127,979 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dennis Jones , Principal
• Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
• Phone: [phone]

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