Associate Principal (Secondary) - INTERNAL ONLY, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Associate Principal (Secondary) – INTERNAL ONLY, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026‑2027] Job ID: 5743808 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Associate Principal (Secondary) – INTERNAL ONLY, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026‑2027] Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We uphold core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity and seek leaders passionate about urban education. What You’ll Do: The Associate Principal (Secondary) serves as a key instructional and operational leader, partnering with the Principal to ensure high‑quality teaching and learning, a culture of belonging, and strong family and community partnerships. The role bridges the responsibilities of Assistant Principal and Principal, leading schoolwide instructional improvement, staff supervision, equity‑focused culture building, and operational systems. A Salem Public School Associate Principal (Secondary) Must: Put students first. Students are at the heart of our schools and we recruit leaders who make decisions in their best interest. Strengthen the culture of teaching and learning. The Associate Principal will change ideas about how young people learn and redefine expectations for achievement. Demonstrate innovative and entrepreneurial thinking. Use technology to advance improved teaching and learning practices and implement robust assessments, support teacher innovation, and use data for continuous improvement. Engage families and the community as equal partners. Build deepening partnerships with parents, students, and community members to improve student learning outcomes. Commit to high accountability. Provide high‑touch, meaningful, job‑embedded support while holding instructional staff accountable for student learning and professional growth. Foster professional environments that value collaboration, data use, and continual improvement. Enable teachers to work together, collect and analyze data, and sustain cycles of inquiry and improvement. Major Duties and Responsibilities Schoolwide Leadership, Strategic Oversight, and Instructional Leadership Serve as acting principal when the principal is absent, making building‑level decisions on instruction, safety, and operations. Co‑develop and implement a School Improvement Plan focusing on graduation pathways, college readiness, and school culture. Collaborate with the principal and leadership team to ensure students are ready for the next level. Lead and plan middle‑school to high‑school transition events, including outreach materials, Summer Bridge, and systems for a smooth transition from 8th to 9th grade. Oversee after‑school credit recovery, alternative scheduling, and the community office. Monitor on‑track indicators such as credits earned, attendance, behavior trends, and course failures for students who benefit from services. Coordinate standards‑based data collection and interventions, reviewing priority standards and addressing reteaching needs across teams. Analyze student achievement results to identify areas in greatest need of improvement. Ensure learning needs of all students—Special Education, Multilingual Learners, and General Education—are met. Analyze data such as attendance patterns, graduation projections, early warning indicators, and assessment data to communicate trends to staff and department heads. Supervise classroom teams, content‑based coaches, reading specialists, and other support staff. Support the design of rigorous, standards‑based instruction with measurable outcomes. Institute immediate targeted interventions and monitor their effectiveness. Conduct daily classroom observations to analyze instruction, supervise staff, and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Engage in continuous learning and professional development with the principal cabinet. Facilitate staff meetings to support anti‑racism commitments. Lead and support PLCs, professional development, and coaching cycles. Management and Operations Oversee after‑school programming and daily supervision of staff facilitating detention. Assist with supervision of athletics, fine arts, clubs, and extracurriculars. Support recruitment and retention of a diverse staff. Align the use of people, money, and materials with instructional priorities. Assist with budget alignment to instructional priorities. Develop systems for optimal use of instructional time by creating schedules and procedures that maximize instructional time and provide sufficient team meeting time. Manage school facilities and operations. Comply with state and federal laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and emergency procedures. Serve as acting principal as needed. Prepare reports, handbooks, and communications. Support field trips, extracurriculars, and special events. Family and Community Engagement Strengthen teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with diverse families and community members. Establish two‑way communication tools for parents in their respective languages. Develop strategic partnerships that provide students with extracurricular and out‑of‑school activities that add value and support academic success. Attend, participate in, and support PTO/parent advisory groups. Partner with agencies, community organizations, and universities. School Culture Lead and oversee RISE meetings and RISK review to ensure protocol fidelity and follow‑up. Oversee restorative practices, peer mediation, and interventions for repeated behavior issues. Promote a positive, inclusive, identity‑affirming school climate. Lead or co‑lead schoolwide culture systems such as houses, recognition programs, and restorative practices. Oversee attendance and student conduct systems focused on relationships and growth. Ensure students and families receive needed supports. Develop professional development for staff focused on student culture, support, and engagement. Maintain Visibility and Accessibility to Students, Staff, and Families Stay visible and accessible to stakeholders. Professional Culture Identify key levers that foster accelerated school improvement and turnaround. Demonstrate high expectations for all students and staff and a commitment to support their success. Show cultural competencies and antiracist leadership through decisions and behaviors. Create a collegial environment that honors and encourages continuous learning. Assist with conflict management and consensus building. Foster teacher leadership through delegation, shared leadership, and decision‑making. Job Requirements Master’s Degree required. Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure as a School Principal/Assistant Principal (5-12). Required SEI endorsement within 1‑year of start date. Minimum of five years of teaching, administrative, or assistant principal experience (urban public school preferred). High energy and genuine interest in students’ success. Experience working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred. Desire to work within a turnaround, extended day, urban educational program. Experience working with students and families of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment as they relate to pedagogy. Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites, Google G‑Suite Apps). Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged. Current authorization to work in the United States. Work Year This is a full‑time, full‑year position. Salary Associate Principal (Elementary) salaries are determined by the Salem Administrators Association collective bargaining agreement. Salary information can be found in Appendix A. Benefits The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full‑time employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. The district prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Position Type Full‑Time Job Categories Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Contact Information HR Manager Collins Middle School 29 Highland Avenue Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education