Assistant Principal - Middle School (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathan Hale Middle School in Norwalk is seeking an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in directing and evaluating programs, staff, and services to ensure quality instruction and a safe learning environment.

The role includes recruiting, curriculum development, master scheduling, staff supervision, and ongoing collaboration with parents and Central Office. This 12-month administrative position aligns with the NASA contract and offers leadership opportunities within our district.

Qualifications

• CSD Intermediate Administrator certification 092 or eligibility.
• CSD Special Education endorsement or related services certificate.
• Successful leadership experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal in directing and evaluating programs and staff.
• Provide leadership and curriculum development.
• Implement Board of Education policies.
• Assist in master schedule development.
• Conduct classroom observations and evaluations; provide reports.
• Meet with departments; supervise staff.
• Communicate with parents and Central Office.
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team and system-wide committees.

Skills

Effective teaching

Strong communicator

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Experience with young children

Clear written & oral communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Education

Admin certification 092

SPED endorsement

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Alternative qualifications

Job description

• Position Type: Administration - Secondary/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Nathan Hale Middle School

2026-2027School Year

Assistant Principal

Nathan Hale Middle School

Position Description

Assists the school Principal as assigned in directing, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the programs, activities and staff of the school. Receives general direction from the school Principal. Exercises direct supervision over school staff members as assigned. Acts as the authoritative leader of the school when the Principal is absent.

Recruitment, Selection and Orientation

• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and screening of building staff
• Provide leadership and curriculum development
• Implement Board of Education policies
• Assist in the development of the master schedule

Staff Supervision, Evaluation and Records

• Conduct classroom observations, staff conferences and provide written evaluation reports as assigned by Principal
• Meet regularly with assigned departments
• Evaluate professional staff as assigned by Principal
• Supervise non-certified staff in assigned areas
• Monitor students' schools and classroom attendance
• Work closely with special education and guidance departments

Instructional Programs

• Maintain current knowledge of new developments in curriculum and instruction
• Implement all established and new instructional programs
• Participate in in-service curriculum meetings
• Work with curriculum supervisors to improve curriculum
• Participate in the in-school Planning and Placement Team
• Participate in system-wide committees

Communications

• Act as a liaison with parents; initiate home communication with parents to achieve greater pupil efficiency in school
• Communicate data to Central Office and other agencies

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and instructional practices that result in quality learning for all students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Experience working with young children
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• CSD Active Intermediate Administrator certification 092 or eligibility
• CSD Special Education or Related Services endorsement or certificate
• Successful leadership experience
• Successfulschoolteaching and/or related services experience preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: 12 Month Administrative

Salary: In accordance with the NASA contract

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.