Interim Assistant Principal- Elementary

Job Description The John F. Kennedy School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Interim Assistant Principal for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2026. The Interim Assistant Principal will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff. The John F. Kennedy School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 480 students in grades Kindergarten through 5. The School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences. We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school. Job Summary The Interim Elementary Assistant Principal works in collaboration with the Building Principal and Team Chair to support the teaching and learning of students, ensure the health and safety of the school community, and foster a positive school and community environment. The Interim Elementary Assistant Principal has a shared responsibility for supervision and evaluation of staff, scheduling, MCAS administration, instructional leadership, daily school operations, and student accountability. Performance Responsibilities Promote a positive climate for learning and actively work to create an inclusive and safe environment that allows all members of the school community to focus on learning Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to educational equity and instructional excellence Advocate and drive the school and district mission, vision, and strategic direction Lead or collaborate with others on curricular, instructional and assessment initiatives Work closely with Team Chair and other members of Student Services Support the Principal in the building of the master and duty schedule Lead and support restorative practices Lead and/or participate in student‑involved investigations including student discipline, bullying, harassment, civil rights, Title IX, and Title VI Supervise and evaluate teaching staff and other building staff as assigned, in accordance with the district’s evaluation plan Facilitate yearly MCAS administration Participate and/or support the facilitation of the ILT (instructional leadership team), ALT (academic leadership team) and SST/SRT (student support/response team) Collaborate with school and district staff in facilitating data‑driven analysis and discussions regarding student performance Support and or facilitate building‑based professional learning and faculty meetings to foster a culture of collaboration and commitment to all students Supervise school‑wide events and daily operations, as assigned Maintain positive and professional communication with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community Work with parents/guardians and the community to create and foster active involvement within the school community in support of students Serve as a key member of the leadership team Act on behalf of the Principal in the Principal’s absence when instructed to do so Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by Building Principal and/or District administration Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree (preferred) Massachusetts DESE Assistant/Principal PreK‑8 Certification A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience (preferred) Experience working in an administrative role with supervisory responsibilities (preferred) Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Well‑organized with excellent leadership abilities Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software Employment based on successful completion of CORI and fingerprinting background check Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable Location JFK Elementary School – Canton, Massachusetts Contact Information Kathryn Gallahue, Principal Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education