Interim Assistant Principal – Middle School
Reports To: Building Principal
The Middle School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff, and parents. This includes leading, directing, counseling, and supervising students and staff; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The Assistant Principal acts in the capacity of the Principal during his/her absence from the building.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of instructional programs for all students.
Provide leadership in development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote student growth and foster a safe and engaging middle school community.
Assist in the implementation of federal, state and local programs and initiatives.
Assist with scheduling, implementation of district goals, selection of instructional materials, and analysis of test data; determine ways to improve instruction and student goals.
Evaluate educators using the Massachusetts Evaluation System.
Assist in the orientation of new staff, especially students, personnel policy and procedures, and general building practices.
Assist the Principal with developing and managing the school budget.
Assist the Principal in the discharge of his/her duties at all times.
Serves as the 504 and RTI facilitator, coordinating meetings, contacting parents, observing students, and ensuring appropriate interventions occur consistently.
Collaborates on building usage, vertical alignment of curriculum, transition from fifth to sixth grade, and supporting culture and climate within the building.
Provides leadership in student development including orientation, attendance, counseling, discipline, and academic progress. Cooperates with the School Resource Officer (SRO), the juvenile court system, and social service agencies.
Assumes responsibility for implementing discipline procedures as stated in the Student Handbook. Develops innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors.
Works collaboratively with the principal to create positive relations with parents, business leaders, and community members. Listens and responds to parent concerns with sensitivity, conducts parent and student meetings, and attends after-school activities.
Promotes open and reflective school-parent relationships. Assists in organizing parent conferences, back-to-school nights, and other times when staff is available to parents to discuss their child's learning and behavior.
Supports the administration of testing programs.
Organizes and directs student supervision (including lunches and before/after school dismissal).Supports substitute teachers in carrying out their duties.
Assists with the development of the master schedule (including building student schedules in Aspen X2).Serves on district-level committees as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent. Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings to keep informed of current practices and trends in education. Attends meetings of the school site council, advisory committees, etc. as requested beyond the regular workday.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal/Superintendent.
Acts in the capacity of the Principal during the Principal's absence from the school.
Qualifications:- Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Administration, Supervision, and/or Curriculum
- Appropriate Licensure as a Principal/Assistant Principal by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Secondary Education, to include Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement; Special Education or ELL licensure will be given preference
- At least five years of experience as a teacher or related service provider with evidence of strong leadership ability
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements
- Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required
The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.
