Arlington Public Schools

Arlington, MA  02476

Job Description

Interim Assistant Principal

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. 

The Ottoson Middle School is looking for a dynamic educator to join the team as an Interim Assistant Principal.

JOB GOAL: To support the principal in the mission to develop coherent, challenging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and to provide a safe, orderly and respectful learning environment for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership or equivalent.
2. Valid Massachusetts License for Principal/Assistant Principal at the Middle School Level.
3. Five years of educational experience, with three years of successful Middle School experience.
4. Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, scheduling and organizing projects.
5. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written language in interpersonal and large group settings and in all writing for internal and external audiences. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To collaborate with staff and the principal on improving instructional practice across the school.
2. To effectively resolve day-to-day school community issues involving students, teachers, staff and parents.
3. To attend all staff meetings pertaining to students and grade levels served by the assistant principal, including Learning Community Meetings. 
4. To ensure timely and collaborative partnerships and communication with families in all matters pertaining to their children’s education.
5. To carry forward the District and Building Goals.
6. To assist with the supervision of student conduct within the school, and oversee fair and consistent implementation of discipline code, keep records of all disciplinary actions.
7. To supervise and evaluate teachers at the direction of the principal.
8. To consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
9. To participate, in conjunction with faculty, department heads, assistant principal and principal, in the development of the school budget.
10. To oversee and coordinate the implementation of programs for special education students and students on 504’s, including participation in relevant IEP and student support meetings.
11. To support the scheduling process, including, but not limited to, making schedule changes, entering and refining the schedule, and implementing the schedule. 
12. To perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Ottoson Middle School

Terms of Employment: Assistant Principals in Arlington work 205 days, which includes 180 student days, 3 professional days, and 22 additional days to be worked beyond the school year.  These days will be prorated based on the start date.