Assistant Principal -Middle School

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. 

The Ottoson Middle School is looking for a dynamic educator to join the team as an Assistant Principal in the summer of 2024. Ottoson Middle School is a Grade 7 and 8 Middle School.  The Assistant Principal loops with each grade (e.g., the Grade 7 Assistant Principal in 2024-2025 would be the Grade 8 Assistant Principal in 2025-2026).

 QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership or equivalent.

2. Valid Massachusetts License for Principal/Assistant Principal at the Middle School Level.

3. Five years of educational experience, with three years of successful Middle School experience.

4. Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, scheduling and organizing projects.

5. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written language in interpersonal and large group settings and in all writing for internal and external audiences.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Middle School

JOB GOAL: To support the principal in the mission to develop coherent, challenging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and to provide a safe, orderly and respectful learning environment for all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To facilitate all faculty projects involving curriculum improvement and professional development.

2. To effectively resolve day-to-day school community issues involving students, teachers, staff and parents.

3. To carry forward the District and Building Goals.

4. To assist with the supervision of student conduct within the school, and oversee fair and consistent implementation of discipline code, keep records of all disciplinary actions.

5. To supervise and evaluate teachers at the direction of the principal.

6. To consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.

7. To participate, in conjunction with faculty, department heads, assistant principal and principal, in the development of the school budget.

8. To oversee and coordinate the implementation of programs for special education students and students on 504’s, including participation in relevant IEP and student support meetings.

9. To support the scheduling process, including, but not limited to, making schedule changes, entering data into Power School. 10. To perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment: Assistant Principals in Arlington work 205 days, which includes 180 student days, 3 professional days, and 22 additional days to be worked beyond the school year.

Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply.