Assistant Principal High School

Springfield Public Schools HS OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Assistant Principal High School Job ID: 5723936 Application Deadline: Jun 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: FT - Full Year Salary: $101,906 to $129,315 BU Salary Schedule Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Job Description Leadership Articulate the vision and mission of the school and the district. Review, evaluate, and revise instructional programs using relevant data. Encourage appropriate uses of instructional technologies. Involve staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related to high student achievement. Understand and model the principles of mentoring and peer coaching. Promote activities that honor academic excellence. Implement the school's and district's goals. Administration Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Apply effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation. Identify, implement, and evaluate content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Practice relevant fiscal management policies and procedures. Use technology appropriately as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling, as a communication tool, for data collection and accountability, and for educational research. Assist in the improvement of instructional programs. Provide support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms and the use of the Principles of Learning. Understand plant facilities and equipment management. Equity Ensure presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students. Model and encourage the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement. Help all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions. Follow and help train teachers to use the district’s Code of Conduct. Support the use of intervention services for students. Maintain high academic expectations for all students. Hold teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior. Community Relations Involve families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district. Promote partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other community groups and use community resources to enhance instruction. Professional Responsibilities Be familiar with the district’s student support services. Understand the range of instructional programs, practices, policies, and beliefs that promote the goals of the Culture of Equity and Proficiency. Know multiple strategies to assess student performance. Understand organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring. Understand federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process. Participate in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations. Take an active part in professional organizations. Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Principal/Assistant Principal. A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience. Leadership experiences—chairman of teacher’s committees, school counselor, officer of professional or community organizations, school administration, SEA career ladder positions, and so forth preferred. Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groups preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. 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