Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 5-8)

FOXBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Foxborough (MA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Foxborough Public Schools seeks a Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 5-8) to provide instructional leadership and oversee curricular programs at John J. Ahern Middle School in Foxborough, MA.

The role includes staff supervision, performance evaluation, and delivering high-quality professional development to ensure strong teaching and student outcomes. The position reports to the principal; a Master’s degree and MA DESE Principal/Asst Principal certification are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years classroom teaching experience.
• Master’s degree or higher required.
• Massachusetts DESE certification as Principal/Assistant Principal.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Instructional Leadership: Create and maintain an environment that supports high-quality instruction and equity.
• Supervises and evaluates staff using performance standards and supports ongoing improvement.
• Plans and provides high-quality professional development for all staff members.
• Develops and maintains a budget that is fiscally responsible and aligns with district priorities.
• Leads collaboration with the school council and district leaders to improve student outcomes.
• Promotes a positive learning environment and MTSS-aligned supports.

Connaissances

Instructional leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Staff evaluation

Educational leadership

Formation

Master’s degree or higher

Massachusetts DESE Principal/Assistant Principal certification

Description du poste

Foxborough Public Schools John J. Ahern Middle School - Foxborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Description

The Assistant Principal is responsible for providing instructional leadership to the school community through the development and implementation of strong curricular programs, the supervision and evaluation of staff, the planning and provision of high-quality professional development for all staff members, and the development and maintenance of a budget that is fiscally responsible and supports the district’s core values, mission and vision.

Middle School Assistant Principal (Grades 5-8)

Foxborough Public Schools John J. Ahern Middle School - Foxborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5979661
Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Assistant Principal is responsible for providing instructional leadership to the school community through the development and implementation of strong curricular programs, the supervision and evaluation of staff, the planning and provision of high-quality professional development for all staff members, and the development and maintenance of a budget that is fiscally responsible and supports the district’s core values, mission and vision.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Welcome to John J. Ahern Middle School

At the Ahern Middle School, we strive to create an environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student, in every classroom, every day. Serving 750 students in grades 5 through 8, we aim to ensure every student knows they belong, they matter, they are valued, and they can be successful here. Our Ahern Constitution is a student-created set of core values and school-wide academic and behavioral expectations. The five overarching values to which our students hold themselves and one another accountable are: Be Respectful and Kind; Be Responsible and Engaged Learners; Be Inclusive; Be Safe; Be the Best Version of Ourselves.Every curricular program is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and reflects high standards for academic performance. In addition to English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and world language, students regularly attend classes in wellness, music, art and STEM. We are thrilled to be able to offer several Project Lead the Way courses, including Automation and Robotics, Medical Detectives, Green Architecture, Computer Science for Innovators, and App Creators. Students in grade 8 study civics for their social studies course. Each year in this course, students collaborate in small groups on projects meant to make meaningful change in their school, local community, or state.Our talented, experienced teachers and staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment that acknowledges, respects, and celebrates each learner’s background, learning style and diverse needs. Teachers incorporate a variety of instructional strategies to differentiate instruction and meet the wide range of children’s learning needs. Our staff is committed to working with each child to meet her/his individual needs.We recognize that preadolescence/adolescence is perhaps the most rapidly changing time in a person’s life and are sensitive to the social and emotional development of our students. We give our students their best opportunities for success when home and school are working collaboratively together.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  A minimum of five (5) years classroom teaching experience
  Master’s degree or higher required
  Massachusetts DESE certification as Principal/Assistant Principal
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable
  REPORTS TO:Principal of Ahern Middle School
  WORK YEAR:Full-time
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
  Instructional Leadership
  Creates and maintains a welcoming and inclusive school climate
  Fosters a creative and innovative learning environment in which all students are inspired to excel
  Supports a culture where data is used to inform student growth and achievement
  Demonstrates and effectively communicates district priorities and values, including a commitment to equity and high expectations for students
  Promotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by cultivating a shared vision, developing and maintaining a healthy school climate, and fostering a positive learning environment
  Utilizes research and knowledge of effective practices to inform instructional decisions
  Works collaboratively with the Director of Student Services to ensure that the special education needs of children are met
  Possesses a strong vision for quality, accessible instruction; understands and values the role technology plays in teaching and learning
  Supervises the school’s educational program and works collaboratively with the school council to develop a comprehensive school improvement plan with clear, measurable goals
  Promotes the social emotional learning of all students
  Leads staff in implementing positive behavioral supports and intervention strategies using an asset based approach
  Supervises and evaluates staff using performance standards; works to ensure excellence in instruction and ongoing improvement
  Promotes and values a culturally responsive learning environment
  Actively promotes an environment that fosters equity, diversity and inclusion
  Demonstrates success in the area of implementing/maintaining comprehensive student supports aligned to the needs and interests of all students (MTSS)
  Management and Operations
  Seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce
  Assumes responsibility for the day to day operation of the school building and grounds and for the development and maintenance of comprehensive school emergency plans
  Leverages schedules, calendars, and use of space to enable student-centered learning
  Builds a master schedule that capitalizes on learning time to support core instruction, intervention, and enrichment
  Maintains high standards of student conduct and attendance, and enforces discipline as necessary
  Oversees the implementation of state assessments within the school as appropriate (MCAS,WIDA)
  Attends School Committee meetings and other district events as directed by the Superintendent
  Family and Community Engagement
  Successfully engages with families through the use of varied modes of communication
  Promotes ongoing positive communication with parents and community partners, effectively involving them in the education of children
  Fosters positive and open communication with parents and other members of the school community
  Supervises, directs, attends, and promotes designated co-curricular, extracurricular, and after-hours activities
  Establishes strategic partnerships with families and builds teacher and staff capacity to sustain meaningful relationships with families in ways that are culturally responsive
  Professional Culture
  Nurtures and sustains a school culture of reflective practice, high expectations, and continuous learning for staff
  Is a contributing member of the district administrative team
  Works collaboratively with other building and district administrators to promote equity and consistency across the district
  Assists with the curricular review process and actively participates in district teams and committees
  Cultivates teacher leadership opportunities that enable educator voice and meaningful contributions to the work of the school
  Effectively plans regular meetings in order to support professional learning, maintain a healthy culture and foster consistency among all staff members
  Delivers actionable feedback about instruction and other professional practices through written observations and ongoing feedback and the evaluation process
  Demonstrates and models a commitment to continuous learning
  Performs such other duties or assistance as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Employment at Foxborough Public Schools
• 60 South Street
• Igo Administrative Building
• Foxborough , Massachusetts 02035
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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