| Middle School Assistant Principal

What is Boston Prep?


Boston Prep is a college-preparatory charter public district, made up of a single-site middle and high school. In 2026-2027, our community will include 700 students in grades 6-12, nearly 500 alumni, over 150 faculty members, and hundreds of families. The majority of our students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, we welcome all students via an impartial public lottery, and hold the same high expectations and ambitions for all of our students, including those with special needs and English language learners.

What Do We Believe?

At Boston Prep, our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a four-year college and embody, in thought and action, lifelong ethical growth. We foster an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, as demonstrated by our extended school day and school year. We believe that to do this work effectively, relationships are the heart of our community and an understanding of anti-racism is critical in serving our community effectively.


To achieve our ambitious goals, our approach includes six essential beliefs that we believe leads to our success:

• We have an exceptional adult team; we are One Team.

• We hold high expectations for all students.

• We foster ethical growth, inside and outside of the classroom.

• We have an invested, passionate student culture, balanced by structure and joy.

• We offer a range of support, academic, social, and emotional, to all students.

• We ensure college persistence through a number of student and alumni support.

What Do We Value?

Our mission guides Boston Prep and our values guide how we work together as a One Team. Our values hold us accountable to ourselves, to one another, to our students, and to our families. They remind us of how we strive to do the work of our achieving mission together, united as a One Team. Our One Team's values:

• We are mission driven.

• Everyone is here for the same reasons.

• Organizational changes are required to achieve the mission.

• We believe all of us, in every step of our journey, have room to improve.

• Staff actions drive student results.

Who Are We Looking For?

At Boston Prep, we believe that every teacher has the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. As a teacher with us, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation, while also making a meaningful impact on your own career. You embody the mindset that "kids do well if we believe they can".

We recognize that representation matters, and we strive to ensure that our students see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We believe that a team of diverse leaders and teaching staff enhances our students' educational experience and fosters a deeper sense of belonging. As a teacher at Boston Prep, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate educators who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

We are committed to providing our teachers with the coaching and resources they need to thrive. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

As a Middle School Assistant Principal...

You believe in creating an educational experience where students are able to see themselves reflected in the content of your class.


Role in Context

The Assistant Principal is "second in command", serving as both an instructional and culture leader in the school. The Assistant Principal plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a school culture that prioritizes student achievement and positive outcomes. This leader works in close partnership with the Chief of Schools and the Middle School Principal to foster a school environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The AP is a key member of the Middle School Leadership Team (MSLT) and functions as the "bridge" between the principal and the rest of the MSLT and school staff. The AP is responsible for providing input on how to translate district priorities to school level strategy. The AP must balance the big picture with the details, generate buy-in and ownership with staff members, and propel the school's instructional goals forward, grounded in the school's culture systems. The AP will manage and coach a cohort of teachers, manage and coach the Culture Team, and provide leadership and support for certain school-wide initiatives. The Assistant Principal will need to collaborate with key stakeholders across the middle school, especially the school Culture Team, to ensure fidelity to the culture systems and routines that are in place to maximize teaching and learning time across all classrooms.

The Middle School Assistant Principal plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a school culture that prioritizes student achievement and positive outcomes. This leader works in close partnership with the Middle School Principal to foster a school environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Boston Prep's Middle School Assistant Principal will ensure that Boston Prep remains a community of excellence, where all students have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential by:

Partnering with the Principal on key initiatives that support the development of a robust student culture and achievement of school-wide goals

• Oversee the planning and facilitation of Community Meetings (in partnership with Grade Level Leads and Director of Student Life) to build and foster community across the middle school
• Communicate regularly via public spaces, emphasizing the importance of our mission, virtues, and school priorities
• Participate in middle school-level leadership meetings to ensure alignment on cultural goals and norms
• Review multiple pieces of data, including attendance, behavioral, and academic data, and lead in the development of strategies and supports for students who are struggling in classes or during unstructured times, i.e behavioral plans
• Support Grade Level Leads in the planning and execution of weekly grade-level team meetings
• Monitors and, as necessary, improves the systems and routines for students. (i.e., arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, etc.)

Developing and strengthening student voice and student activities at Boston Prep by partnering with students, faculty, and community members inside and outside of the classroom

• Communicate positive results or actions about students in a variety of forums, across a variety of mediums
• Proactively interact with students during breakfast, lunch, transitions, and dismissal to model school virtues commitments, driving a positive community culture and building relationships
• Foster student leadership and presence in the school by strengthening student government and peer-to-peer support programs (i.e., support the leaders of the MS House of Reps)
• Lead the onboarding process for new students via summer onboarding
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Life to build a cohesive and virtue-driven advisory curriculum, aligning with Boston Prep's Portrait of a Graduate framework.
• Work in collaboration with other stakeholders (i.e., Director of Student Life, MS House of Reps, DEI Coordinators, GLLs, etc.) to ensure schoolwide events are executed with quality by those who own the specific events
• Ensure fidelity to Boston Prep's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) model by supporting the MS Circle Walkthrough Team, providing feedback to Circle facilitators, and integrating SEL principles into the school culture.
• Ensure the Boston Prep virtues are embedded in all aspects of school life, from student traditions to classroom practices.
• Support the growth and implementation of the school-wide Ethics Program, fostering student and faculty investment in ethical reasoning and character development.

Designing individualized student interventions and collaborate with stakeholders for implementation and assessment of effectiveness

• Leads the effective implementation of MTSS in collaboration with the leadership team
  • Design student interventions by partnering with the Health and Counseling team, teachers, students, and families to identify students requiring plans, to create and implement individual intervention plans, to proactively communicate the plans, and to provide regular updates.
• Ensure students are on time and in attendance at school; supervise daily attendance procedures, conduct necessary family follow-up inside and outside of Boston Prep, and monitor and take action related to truancy
• Set up the makeup work plan for long-term absences (including suspensions), facilitate execution of the plan
• File Truancy and CRA reports as necessary

Managing culture and upholding school and community commitments

• Coach and develop the MS Culture Team to execute daily expectations around student culture and climate in collaboration with the Principal
• Work with the MS Culture Team to develop and implement a school-wide discipline policy in all areas of the school, including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and recreational areas, in collaboration with administrators and teachers, in collaboration with the principal
• With the principal, ensure a timely and appropriate approach to student issues, differentiate the reflection process, and support teachers in their processing conversations, ensuring they occur with fidelity. This will occur in collaboration with the Principal, through proactive training and reactive feedback via observations
• As required, conduct investigations of items related to the Code of Conduct, up to and including those that may require suspension. Partner with school leaders where appropriate and manage all communication and follow-ups with students, faculty, and families, including required documentation
• Lead disciplinary hearings and all related communication as necessary
• On a consistent basis, review and analyze discipline data and communicate results to important stakeholders (i.e., in check-ins with the principal, in grade levels, with students and families, to teachers, etc.)
• Using data, create and maintain solutions to meet the needs of specific subgroups (i.e., Boys Group, Girls Group, etc.)
• Model the use of key communication structures, i.e., Dean's List

Instructional Coaching and Support

• Maintain a coaching caseload of up to 3 teachers, focused on weekly observation and feedback or weekly data meetings, aligned to the district's coaching model
• Ensure curriculum is aligned with MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards, relevant and rigorous enough to ensure fulfillment of the school mission
• Support teachers with their instructional pacing, aligned to course scope and sequences, to ensure mastery of necessary standards
• Support teachers in the internalization and/or development of UnboundED's GLEAM (Grade Level, Engaging, Affirming, Meaningful) aligned unit and lesson plans

Education, Certifications, and Licensure:

• Education:
  A bachelor's degree in education or a related field is required. Master's degree preferred.
• Certification:
  Valid Massachusetts teaching license in the appropriate subject area.

• A passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL, as well as a MTEL in the content area(s) they teach within their first year of employment at Boston Prep
• An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at Boston Prep

Qualifications include:

• Hold a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in School Leadership, Education and/or a related field.
• SEI Administrator endorsement
• 3-5 years of teaching experience with a commitment of serving all students and strong results.
• Has excellent written communication, strong organizational and time management skills
• Technologically savvy in Office Suite programs, Google Suite programs and parallel educational programs
• A passing score on the Communications & Literacy MTEL, as well as a MTEL in the content area(s) they teach within their first year of employment at Boston Prep
• An SEI Endorsement (core academic and special education teachers only) as defined by DESE, within their first year of employment at Boston Prep
• A commitment to Boston Prep's mission, Boston Prep's Community Commitments and the Boston Prep Anti-Racist Vision Statement.

Compensation:

• The pay range for this role is: $110,722 -$114,737.

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One Mission. One Team. One School. We are Boston Prep.

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At Boston Preparatory School we acknowledge barriers to opportunities that exist within the job seeking market. Many potential candidates shy away from applying due to lack of confidence in their skills and imposter syndrome. As we do our part to dismantle these barriers within our own recruitment processes, we encourage candidates from all walks of life, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to apply and make positive change within the lives of our students.