Elementary School Assistant Principal

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Thacher Elementary School Thacher serves approximately 475 K-4 students, including 6 substantial separate programs with approximately 150 staff members. The district's preschool program, The Early Learning Center, which serves 288 students, is housed here as well. Attleboro Public Schools seeks an exemplary leader to foster an environment of high standards where student achievement is the focus of all decision-making. Candidates must have an established record of instructional leadership contributing to a school culture that promotes rigorous learning for all students, effective communication with all stakeholders, and committed support for all staff. Description: Evaluates teachers and other staff members in accordance with The Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation. Oversees appropriate performance improvement plans as necessary. Assesses student behavior during the school day. Use of PBIS and knowledge of Restorative Justice philosophy helpful. Leads teachers and staff in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning and evaluates various types of assessment data. Supports IEP, 504, SST, and other meetings with teachers, other building and district professionals, parents, and students. Supports the principal with the master schedule and the scheduling of all students. Supports the principal and other staff with the coordination of all standardized assessments. Responsible for school-wide schedule changes for events such as assemblies, school delays, lunch changes, and school-wide events. Supports school improvement initiatives to increase family involvement, engagement, and inclusion. Assists in the management of school wide behavior/ discipline. Supports teachers of english learner (EL) students. Knowledge of WIDA standards helpful. Serves as principal when necessary. Fulfills numerous other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

Must have master’s degree or higher and certified as a Principal/Assistant Principal grades preK-8
Must have experience with special education law
Must have experience with scheduling (preferably Follett Aspen)
Must have experience in the evaluation of staff members
Must have experience with school discipline and behavior management
Must effectively communicate to all stakeholders (parents, students, staff, etc.)
Successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level, and preferably in more than one grade level

Nice To Haves

Use of PBIS and knowledge of Restorative Justice philosophy helpful.
Knowledge of WIDA standards helpful.
Safety Care training preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates teachers and other staff members in accordance with The Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation.
Oversees appropriate performance improvement plans as necessary.
Assesses student behavior during the school day.
Leads teachers and staff in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning and evaluates various types of assessment data.
Supports IEP, 504, SST, and other meetings with teachers, other building and district professionals, parents, and students.
Supports the principal with the master schedule and the scheduling of all students.
Supports the principal and other staff with the coordination of all standardized assessments.
Responsible for school-wide schedule changes for events such as assemblies, school delays, lunch changes, and school-wide events.
Supports school improvement initiatives to increase family involvement, engagement, and inclusion.
Assists in the management of school wide behavior/ discipline.
Supports teachers of english learner (EL) students.
Serves as principal when necessary.
Fulfills numerous other duties as assigned by the principal.