Inclusive School Leader — Drive Student Growth

Irwin M Jacobs Elementary School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin M Jacobs Elementary School in New Bedford, Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Principal to join the administrative team and support the principal in promoting student well-being and educational excellence.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, curriculum supervision, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and the community. Immediate start with full-time employment in a dynamic, diverse school district.

Qualifications

• Certified as an assistant principal by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, with at least five years of successful teaching or administrative experience at the secondary level.
• Demonstrated administrative and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, staff, and school administrators.
• Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of the Middle School Concept.
• Strong history of excellent attendance.
• Familiarity with Every Student Succeeds Act, School Improvement Planning, and IDEA.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Collaborate effectively as a member of the Middle School administrative team.
• Serve as a member of the teaching and learning team to oversee curriculum supervision and instruction for the Middle School.
• Serve as a member of the teaching and learning team to oversee coordinate curriculum development and implementation with the principal, directors, and teachers.
• Administer the school's testing program, including MCAS.
• Lead and support the development, implementation, and follow-up of all professional development initiatives.
• Work with Principal, Administrative team, and teachers to compile the annual budget requests.
• Use data in all work performance areas to inform practice and decision making.
• Engage with parent, faculty, and student groups to advance educational and related activities, including evening assignments as necessary.
• Manage student behavior related concerns throughout the student body in partnership with teachers, staff and the administrative team.
• Supervise co-curricular, extra-curricular, and athletic activities as necessary.
• Assist the teaching and learning team in scheduling for teachers and students.
• Manage student attendance in partnership with students, teachers, families, and the student support team.
• Develop and implement student recognition programs and family/school events.
• Coordinate and assign substitute personnel as needed.
• Assist the principal in evaluating all teachers according to the Unit A Contract.
• Perform other tasks and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Collaboration with stakeholders

Attendance history

Familiarity with ESSA/IDEA

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Irwin M Jacobs Elementary School in New Bedford, Massachusetts seeks an Assistant Principal to join the administrative team and support the principal in promoting student well-being and educational excellence.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, curriculum supervision, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and the community. Immediate start with full-time employment in a dynamic, diverse school district.