Assistant Principal - Thorndyke Road School 2026-2027

Assistant Principal - Thorndyke Road School 2026-2027 Location: Thorndyke Road School - Worcester, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5815034 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026 Job Description This position is accountable for assisting the principal with the administration and the efficient operation of all aspects of the school facility consistent with sound educational principles and philosophy of education which strongly emphasizes student learning and success. This individual is responsible for assuming total responsibility in the absence of the principal. Schools in the Worcester Public Schools serve as an integral part of the lives of students and their families, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining relationships with students, families, business partners, and community organizations. Responsible for involvement in the academic process, including supervision and instruction. Responsible for contributing to the optimum attendance of all students through close communication with parents, teachers, students and counselors. Responsible for developing a sound discipline process and for reinforcing procedures defined by the policy statement of the Worcester Public Schools on student behavior. Responsible for effective supervision of staff consistent with Worcester Public Schools' policy and collective bargaining agreements. Responsible for effective public relations through continual positive promotion of the school and its students at all opportunities. Responsible for assisting the building principal in exploring, assessing and implementing educational concepts that enhance teaching and learning under the framework of the Massachusetts Common Core of Learning. Responsible for effective usage of school supplies and for timely distribution, monitoring, and acquisition of proper and pertinent textbooks through close communication with department heads and teachers. Responsible for assisting the building principal for promoting a school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles. Responsible for effective coordination of day-to-day functions and activities through close communication with all departments and administrators. Responsible for close supervision of the educational process and effective communication with academic and counseling staff in all issues regarding students. Responsible for contributing to the treatment and mainstreaming of students with special needs through close communication with the Special Education Department, its teachers and central office staff. Responsible for working with building principal in developing master schedule for assigning staff and students. Must be familiar with alternative scheduling methods. Responsible for effective utilization of teachers and staff through ongoing studies of requirements. Responsible for supervising the daily use of school facilities in the area of both academic and non-academic activities, including usage of school facilities by community groups. Responsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability. Performance of all other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Massachusetts DESE Licensure as a Principal/Assistant Principal PK-6 SEI Endorsement A minimum of a Master’s Degree in an appropriate field. Basic knowledge of educational organization, administration, supervision, and curriculum development. Skill in relating to and communicating with groups and individuals such as parents, students, teachers, administrators and School Committee. Skill in discussing student needs and development with parents. Working knowledge of techniques of classroom management/discipline. Preferred Qualifications Experience in urban school administration, including collaborating with social service agencies. Experience in multicultural education, including curriculum and staff development. Work Year: Pupil session days, plus five (5) non-pupil session days. Work schedules on non-pupil session days will be arranged by the building principal after consultation with the assistant principal. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $73,416 to $125,839 Per Year Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Equal Opportunity Employer The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Susan Donahue, Principal 30 Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education