Assistant Principal - Vernon Hill School 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for Vernon Hill School in Worcester, MA. This role supports the principal in administering and operating the school to emphasize student learning and success, including coverage in the principal's absence.

The candidate will collaborate with families, staff, and community partners, supervise instructional activities, and promote a positive school climate. The position requires licensure, SEI endorsement, and a master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE licensure required for principal/assistant principal PK-6.
• SEI endorsement noted as preferred qualification.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate field is required.
• Strong communication with parents, students, teachers, administrators and School Committee.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal with administration and operation of the school facility.
• Supervise instructional activities and contribute to student attendance goals.
• Develop and reinforce a sound discipline process per district policies.
• Supervise staff and ensure alignment with collective bargaining agreements.
• Promote positive public relations for the school and students.
• Assist in developing master schedule and explore scheduling methods.
• Foster inclusive climate supporting high student expectations and diverse learning styles.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations with departments and administrators.
• Communicate with academic and counseling staff regarding students.
• Support services for students with special needs in collaboration with SPED.
• Work with principal to implement educational concepts under Massachusetts Core Learning.
• Oversee utilization of textbooks and resources with department heads.

Skills

Communication with parents & staff

Staff supervision & leadership

Public relations & community relations

Discipline & classroom management

Education

Massachusetts DESE Licensure as Principal/Assistant Principal PK-6

SEI Endorsement

Master's Degree in education/related field

Job description

Assistant Principal - Vernon Hill School 2026-2027

Worcester Public Schools Vernon Hill School - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941281

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - VERNON HILL SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

This position is accountable for assisting the principal with the administration and the efficient operation of all aspects of the school facility consistent with sound educational principles and philosophy of education which strongly emphasizes student learning and success. This individual is responsible for assuming total responsibility in the absence of the principal.

Schools in the Worcester Public Schools serve as an integral part of the lives of students and their families, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining relationships with students, families, business partners, and community organizations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for involvement in the academic process, including supervision and instruction.
• Responsible for contributing to the optimum attendance of all students through close communication with parents, teachers, students and counselors.
• Responsible for developing a sound discipline process and for reinforcing procedures defined by the policy statement of the Worcester Public Schools on student behavior.
• Responsible for effective supervision of staff consistent with Worcester Public Schools' policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Responsible for effective public relations through continual positive promotion of the school and its students at all opportunities.
• Responsible for assisting the building principal in exploring, assessing and implementing educational concepts that enhance teaching and learning under the framework of the Massachusetts Common Core of Learning.
• Responsible for effective usage of school supplies and for timely distribution, monitoring, and acquisition of proper and pertinent textbooks through close communication with department heads and teachers.
• Responsible for assisting the building principal for promoting a school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles.
• Responsible for effective coordination of day-to-day functions and activities through close communication with all departments and administrators.
• Responsible for close supervision of the educational process and effective communication with academic and counseling staff in all issues regarding students.
• Responsible for contributing to the treatment and mainstreaming of students with special needs through close communication with the Special Education Department, its teachers and central office staff.
• Responsible for working with building principal in developing master schedule for assigning staff and students. Must be familiar with alternative scheduling methods.
• Responsible for effective utilization of teachers and staff through ongoing studies of requirements.
• Responsible for supervising the daily use of school facilities in the area of both academic and non-academic activities, including usage of school facilities by community groups.
• Responsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Performance of all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1 .Massachusetts DESE Licensure as a Principal/Assistant Principal PK-6
• 2. SEI Endorsement
• 2. A minimum of a Master's Degree in an appropriate field.
• 3. Basic knowledge of educational organization, administration, supervision, and curriculum development.
• 4. Skill in relating to and communicating with groups and individuals such as parents, students, teachers, administrators and School Committee.
• 5. Skill in discussing student needs and development with parents.
• 6. Working knowledge of techniques of classroom management/discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Experience in urban school administration, including collaborating with social service agencies.
• 2. Experience in multicultural education, including curriculum and staff development.

WORK YEAR: 185 Day - Pupil session days, plus five (5) non-pupil session days

SALARY: Appropriate step on Non Teaching Elementary Principal's salary schedule

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $73,416 to $125,839 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Welcome to Vernon Hill School

Our Focus StatementA school-wide effort to have all Vernon Hill School students show measurable growth in reading comprehension through the implementation of a common set of teaching strategies across all grade levels and content areas as measured by MAP, DRA, and MCAS.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Boyle , Principal
• 211 Providence Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01607
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