Associate Principal: Southbridge High School

Young World Physical Education; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Assistant Principal for Southbridge High School in Massachusetts. The role involves strategic leadership to improve academic achievement, support professional development, and foster a thriving school culture.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and commit to student success. The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time commitment starting from July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• MA DESE Principal/Assistant Principal License (5-8) or (9-12) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with a track record of success.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional staff to achieve high performance through goal setting.
• Assist the Principal with research, design, and alignment of curriculum.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and collegial climate for teachers and students.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to academic success

Bilingual/Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

MA DESE Principal/Assistant Principal License

Job description

Assistant Principal: Southbridge High School

Southbridge High School - Southbridge, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools, and are in the midst of an exciting transformation. The secondary schools are experiencing rapid improvement, with notable gains in student achievement and culture & climate. Southbridge High School is seeing a transformative change, with culture and climate improving dramatically and an expectation of significant academic gains in the current 2024-25 school year.

Role & Responsibilities

The Southbridge Secondary Level Assistant Principal (AP) will report to the Principal of Southbridge High School, assist in leading the school, and serve as the Principal’s proxy when necessary. The AP is a member of the school-based leadership team and works closely with the Principal to plan and implement all facets of pedagogical operation, including instructional support services, administration, and improvement of the general academic program.

Working collaboratively with the Principal, the Receiver, and central office leadership staff, the AP ensures that Southbridge Schools use all available resources to meet or surpass yearly achievement goals and supports day-to-day operations of the instructional programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Teacher Development and Evaluation

• Lead instructional staff to achieve high performance through goal setting, collaborative work, and evaluation.
• Plan and lead professional development sessions, fostering a culture of collaboration and commitment to all students.
• Collaborate with the Principal to evaluate school staff.
• Advise, support, and mentor individual teachers and administrators to improve instruction through daily classroom observation and feedback, curriculum, unit, and lesson collaborative planning and review, and comprehensive evolving professional development programming.

Student Achievement

• Assist the Principal with research, design, and alignment of scope, sequence, and curriculum with standards.
• Improve instruction and learning outcomes for students.
• Monitor the progress of graduation rates and develop programs to address drop-out prevention.
• In partnership with the Principal, evaluate school performance data to make holistic and individual recommendations for improving instructional practices.
• Facilitate data-driven analysis and discussions with instructional staff regarding student performance.

Culture and Climate

• Foster a safe, respectful, and collegial climate for teachers and students that allows all members of the Southbridge community to focus on learning.

Management and Leadership

• Embody and advocate for the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the district.
• Work with parents and the community to achieve maximum involvement in and support of student performance.
• Serve as a key member of Southbridge High School leadership staff.
• Supervise school-wide events and daily operations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Receiver.

Qualifications

• MA DESE Principal/Assistant Principal License (5-8) or (9-12) (required).
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with a track record of success improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students.
• Strong instructional leadership skills and a record of showing leadership in academics, school culture/climate, and operations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Belief in the necessity of high behavior expectations and consistency in upholding those expectations.
• Vision for instructional excellence that requires deep thinking and engagement from all students.
• Shared dedication to Southbridge’s mission and values.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, initiative, urgency, cultural proficiency, and positivity.
• Bilingual/Spanish language skills strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000 to $120,000