Employment Type : Full-Time
This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant for the 22-23 School Year. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
Job Title: Assistant Principal
Reports to: Principal
General Description:
Boston Public School is currently seeking visionary and dynamic individuals to serve as educational leaders in our schools. We are seeking a highly motivated, exceptional, results oriented professional who is committed to high standards of performance and achievement by both students and educators. The Assistant Principal/Head of Schools will maintain student discipline and manage the business aspects of the school in order to assist the Principal/Head of Schools to create an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists in the supervision of all staff and assumes the duties of the Principal/Head of Schools when he/she is not on the premises.
2. Implements the Code of Discipline and maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds.
3. Supervises the arrival and departure of students; supervises the behavior of students in the common areas of the building and grounds.
4. Seeks funding to enhance the cultural and academic programs at the school.
5. Uses data to guide academic goals to assist the Principal/Head of Schools in the preparation of Whole School Improvement document.
6. Assists the Principal/Head of Schools in his/her managerial duties including: a. Supervises maintenance of the building and grounds b. Coordinates purchases and delivery of supplies and equipment c. Supervises maintenance of personnel and student records d. Prepares reports and statistics of school operations e. Prepares and maintains the master schedule within planning parameters established by Principal
7. Supervises substitute teachers, including arranging for coverage, ensuring that substitute folders are up to date and available for monitoring and evaluating performance.
8. Assists the Principal/Head of Schools in planning activities including coordinating curriculum, instruction, student's, volunteers and parent activities, and student support services.
9. Engages the wider community to support school goals.
10. Assumes other related duties as requested by the Principal/Head of Schools
Qualifications Required:
1. Masters Degree in Education or related field.
2. Three (3) years experience successful teaching experience.
3. Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (grades specific).
4. Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents.
5. Ability to establish a multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.
Preferred:
1. Teaching experience in an urban, K-12 educational setting.
2. Experience as a school administrator.
3. Experience in Grant writing and fundraising.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Terms: BASAS, Group 10B, 211 days
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