Assistant Principal or Interim Assistant Principal

Massupt; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwell Public Schools seeks a highly qualified administrator to serve as Principal at Norwell Middle School, promoting learning and high quality administration and leadership on student issues, safety, special education, and general administrative support.

The role includes supervising staff, scheduling, budget oversight, MCAS testing, and partnership with families and the community to advance educational objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in educational administration required.
• Preference for candidate holding a current Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education license as a middle school principal/assistant principal.
• Five or more years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level; and at least three years in school administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in establishing a safe and secure environment and an effective learning climate within Norwell Middle School.
• Assist the Principal in all matters related to students and their success in school.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and attendance, and enforce discipline as necessary.
• Coordinate student scheduling and student placement.
• Evaluate teachers and support staff as directed by the Principal.
• Serve as special education team chair for all initial and reevaluation determinations and support staff in the implementation of IEPs.
• Develop and oversee the Norwell Public Schools Extended School Year Programs in collaboration with other administrators, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Supervise and support teacher teams and programs as assigned by the Principal.
• Supervise, revise, produce, and distribute student and teacher handbooks.
• Assist with the selection and induction of new staff, providing mentoring and support as needed.
• Assist Principal with regular communication to the Middle School community.
• Assist in the daily scheduling of substitute teachers.
• Assist in the management and preparation of the school budget.
• Supervise and enforce issues related to student transportation as they occur.
• Plan, organize and coordinate school assembly programs.
• Review, revise, and direct school safety and security procedures, protocols, inspections, and drills.
• Work with parent, faculty and/or student groups to advance educational objectives, and establish, maintain, and promote positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise MCAS testing administration in conjunction with the Principal.
• Supervise, direct, attend, and promote designated co-curricular, extracurricular, and after hours activities, and coordinate and maintain master activity calendar.
• Prepare school reports for the central office and state Department of Education as directed.
• Serve as a resource for staff development and training.
• Serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal; and
• Perform such other duties or assistance as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in educational administration

Massachusetts license as middle school principal/assistant principal

Five or more years of classroom teaching experience; middle school preferred

Experience in school administration or related field

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES

To assist the principal in promoting learning and providing high quality administration and leadership for Norwell Middle School, particularly with student issues, safety, special education, and general administrative support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Master’s Degree or higher in educational administration or related field;
• 2. Preference given to candidate holding a current Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education license as a middle school principal/assistant principal;
• 3. Five or more years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level required, and at least three years of successful experience in school administration or related field desired; and
• 4. Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system-wide professional activities, and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist the Principal in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure environment and an effective learning climate within Norwell Middle School;
• 2. Assist the Principal in all matters related to students and their success in school;
• 3. Maintain high standards of student conduct and attendance, and enforce discipline as necessary;
• 4. Coordinate student scheduling and student placement;
• 5. Evaluate teachers and support staff as directed by the Principal;
• 6. Serve as special education team chair for all initial and reevaluation determinations and support staff in the implementation of IEPs;
• 7. Develop and oversee the Norwell Public Schools Extended School Year Programs in collaboration with other administrators, and ensure appropriate staffing;
• 8. Supervise and support teacher teams and programs as assigned by the Principal;
• 9. Supervise, revise, produce, and distribute student and teacher handbooks;
• 10. Assist with the selection and induction of new staff, providing mentoring and support as needed;
• 11. Assist Principal with regular communication to the Middle School community;
• 12. Assist in the daily scheduling of substitute teachers;
• 13. Assist in the management and preparation of the school budget;
• 14. Supervise and enforce issues related to student transportation as they occur;
• 15. Plan, organize and coordinate school assembly programs;
• 16. Review, revise, and direct school safety and security procedures, protocols, inspections, and drills;
• 17. Work with parent, faculty and/or student groups, as requested, to advance educational objectives, and establish, maintain, and promote positive relationships
• 18. with staff, students, parents, and the community;
• 19. Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise MCAS testing administration in conjunction with the Principal;
• 20. Supervise, direct, attend, and promote designated co-curricular, extracurricular, and after hours activities, and coordinate and maintain master activity calendar;
• 21. Prepare school reports for the central office and state Department of Education as directed;
• 22. Serve as a resource for staff development and training;
• 23. Serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal; and
• 24. Perform such other duties or assistance as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 12-month administrative position; individuals lacking all the necessary qualifications may be considered for an interim position; salary range: $115,000 to $130,000 (pro rata), depending on qualifications and experience; and benefits as established for all administrative positions.

EVALUATION

Performance-based evaluation and compensation in accordance withSchool Committee Policy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Norwell Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of Norwell Public Schools from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race (includingtraits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles), color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

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