Interim Associate Principal for Williams Middle School

Longmeadow Public School District; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmeadow Public School District seeks an Interim Associate Principal for Williams Middle School to support a positive, data‑driven learning environment and lead staff as a professional learning community.

The role requires a Master’s degree in education administration, a MA Principal/Assistant Principal license (grades 5–12 or PreK–8), four years of school leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate with administrators.

Qualifications

• Four years of successful experience as a school administrator.
• Master’s degree in education administration, leadership, or related field.
• MA Principal/Assistant Principal License (Grades 5–12 or PreK–8).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a positive, data-driven learning environment.
• Lead professional learning communities with data-driven goal setting.
• Collaborate with district and school leadership to improve student learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree in education administration, leadership, or related field

Job description

Interim Associate Principal for Williams Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961967

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Interim Associate Principal - Middle School Level

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 12:00 a.m.

Starting Date: TBD based on availability

REPORTS TO: Longmeadow Middle School Principal

JOB MISSION: Support the creation of a positive, problem-solving, motivating environment that fosters high morale and a focus on improving student learning. With Principal, lead staff as a professional learning community through a process of goal setting, data driven decision making, and building collaborative relationships. Craft an environment that develops a shared vision in achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and school system. Lead with an understanding of human growth and development, a firm commitment to the students' and the Longmeadow community's welfare and progress, and a deep understanding of how to create and maintain a learning community. Candidates must be able to apply strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a shared commitment to school improvement and student learning, be passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and be open to coaching and support. Work collaboratively with staff and administrative team from Glenbrook Middle School.

• 1. Effective Instructional Leadership
  • 1.1 Facilitate the development of a shared mission and vision.
  • 1.2 Apply current learning principles, practices, and research to foster effective teaching and student learning.
  • 1.3 Lead the renewal of curriculum and instructional programs, including the use of a variety of teaching and assessment strategies.
  • 1.4 Promote and model the effective use of appropriate instructional technology.
  • 1.5 Supervise, evaluate, and hold staff accountable for implementing high standards and positive expectations that all students can perform at high levels.
  • 1.6 Provide and support ongoing professional development and professional and personal well-being for staff.
• 2. Effective Organizational Leadership
  • 2.1 Apply research and organizational leadership skills in developing a climate of continuous improvement based on research and data.
  • 2.2 Communicate clearly, directly and responsively.
  • 2.3 Plan for, model, and encourage collaboration and shared decision-making.
  • 2.4 Lead strategic planning that fosters systemic approaches and results in sound decisions.
  • 2.5 Use data and information as the basis for identifying and solving problems.
  • 2.6 Promote a positive school climate that encourages appropriate behavior, promotes positive self-concept, fosters personal growth, prevents and intervenes in inappropriate behavior, and stimulates effective learning.
• 3. Effective Administration and Management
  • 3.1 Maintain school compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • 3.2 Lead personnel selection, supervision, evaluation and management functions for the school.
  • 3.3 Apply current knowledge of policy and legal requirements in managing the school.
  • 3.4 Apply current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practice for the school.
  • 3.5 Manage support programs (such as scheduling, filing written reports, plant operations, information management, and other aspects of school life.)
  • 3.6 Use appropriate technologies to administer his/her responsibilities.
  • 3.7 Manage preparation of all necessary federal, state, and local reports, grant applications, and other documents for the school.
• 4. Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity
  • 4.1 Ensure equity among programs and learning opportunities for staff, students, and parents.
  • 4.2 Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity among individuals.
• 5. Effective Relationships With The Community
  • 5.1 Assess the needs of parents and community members, involve them in decision-making, and develop appropriate information and service programs.
  • 5.2 Promote partnerships among staff, parents, business, and the community.
  • 5.3 Interpret, articulate, and promote the vision, mission, programs, activities, and services of the school and district.
• 6. Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities
  • 6.1 Demonstrate enthusiasm for his/her own learning.
  • 6.2 Demonstrate and promote an atmosphere of respect for self and others.
  • 6.3 Model ethical behavior.

EVALUATION: Longmeadow Public Schools policy and contract.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: YES

Position Type: Up to Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Interim through June 30, 2027

Salary: $110,000 - $127,500 pro rated

Welcome to Williams Middle School

Welcome to the Williams Middle School website. Williams is a grade 6 through 8 public middle school in Longmeadow Massachusetts, a suburb of Springfield. We are committed to building relationships with our students to help foster a successful transition from childhood to early adolescence. We strive to create an environment for learning that allows students to develop competencies associated with Longmeadow's Vision of the Graduate (VOG). At WMS the exceptional staff promotes inclusive practice by aligning school culture and practice with multi-tiered systems of support. To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your web browser: https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/ https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/ We offer the traditional academic subjects of language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies along with an exploratory program, which includes art, music, STEM, health and physical education. All classes are heterogeneously grouped with the exception of grade 7 and 8 mathematics. A full year of high school french or spanish is taught in grades 7 and 8. Our outstanding performing arts program includes men's and women's chorus, mixed choruses for grade 6, orchestra, band, and jazz band. Academic, exploratory and performing arts classes take place during a seven-block school day. While we currently offer an exceptional variety of engaging curriculum and a top notch exploratory and arts programs, we continue to look for areas in which to grow. We will continue to grow professionally in the area of differentiating instruction and hope to continue to gather and use data to better inform what we do and how we do it. We are extremely fortunate to have students, families and a community who deeply value education. Williams Middle School has the following goals: Create an environment for learning that develops a spirit of inquiry, encourages personal excellence, and fosters self-esteem. Support and encourage each individual to reach his/her potential. Provide a highly motivated and supportive staff, and a strong, diverse curriculum that recognizes and accommodates individual learning styles. Foster a climate of understanding, compassion, and respect.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. At least four (4) years of successful experience as a school administrator.
  2. Education: A Master’s degree in education administration, leadership, or a related field.
  3. Licensure: A MA Professional Principal/Assistant Principal License (Grades 5–12 or PreK–8).
  4. Citizenship, residency or work visa required
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires.
  Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  Key: Occasionally (O) Up to 1/3 of the time
  Frequently (F) From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
  Constantly (C) 2/3 of the time or more
  Standing: (F)
  Sitting: (O)
  Walking: (F)
  Lifting: (O)
  Reaching (F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  Handling (F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s)
  Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily
  Talking (F) Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
  Hearing (C) Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air
  New Acuity (C) Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
  Fair Acuity (C) Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
  Color Vision (F) Ability to identify and distinguish colors
  Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point.
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed.
  Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity.
• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peter Gillen , Principal of Longmeadow Middle School
• 535 Bliss Road
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]