Middle School PrincipalJOB GOAL: To use leadership, administrative ability, and human relations skills in the daily operation of the school to promote each student's maximum education development.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Education
- Licensure as a Principal 5-12 from the Massachusetts Department of Education and SEI endorsement.
- Massachusetts License as a Principal - Secondary
- Massachusetts License as a Teacher - Secondary
- Five years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level
- Three to five years successful administrative and/or supervisory experience at the secondary level in an urban setting preferred
- Ability to perform and multi-task in a highly energized work environment
- Ability to withstand strong public and professional scrutiny
- Equipped with personal characteristics required to lead people through an intense change process
- Proven ability to deal effectively with many constituencies
- Strong commitment to work on school redesign
- Proven ability to work with all types of data related to school performance and organizational practice
- Willingness to self-reflect and to grow professionally
- Understanding of new Massachusetts Reform Law of 2010 (An Act Relative to the Achievement Gap)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, Power Point
- Demonstrated understanding of basic budgeting
- Bilingual Preferred
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Leads school-based leadership team in defining short- and long-term goals and objectives as part of school redesign.
- Monitors, coordinates and organizes the total educational program at the school level.
- Reports on and recommends improvements in the school's administrative and instructional support programs, needs and services on a continuous basis.
- Utilizes data management systems to collect, analyze and interpret data which focus on progress in student achievement.
- Responsible for the implementation of all School Committee policies and regulations within his/her area of responsibility
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of district curriculum.
- Responsible for school-level performance, improvement mapping and School Improvement Planning.
- Promotes district-wide goals and initiatives in the area of curriculum, instruction and professional development.
- Implements district and state required assessment systems and utilizes performance data to guide decision making.
- Assists the Deputy Superintendent in the preparation and implementation of the school budget and organization.
- Allocates materials, equipment, and space to accomplish instructional goals at his/her school in accordance with the district policy and program requirements.
- Prepares reports and recommendations as requested.
- Advises the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent on matters concerning negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
- Monitors the school required implementation of all aspects of Massachusetts Education Reform and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations.
- Collaborates with other principals and central office administrators to audit programs and satisfy Coordinated Program Review requirements.
- Supervises and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, and administrative personnel within his/her area of responsibility.
- Works with the Superintendent and her senior leadership team to redesign the school, dependent upon federal and state improvement status.
- Recommends to the Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent the hiring, assignment, retention, promotion, tenure, and dismissal of staff within his/her area of responsibility in keeping with state and federal licensure regulations.
- Establishes communication with the school community for the purpose of assessing needs and increasing community awareness.
- Explains school instructional policies, procedures, and achievements to the school community.
- Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school/district and encouraging community participation in school life.
- Adheres to proper protocols for chain of command.
- Performs any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: - This is a 12-month position.
- The nature of this position requires hours beyond the regular school day. The person filling this position will prioritize completing the necessary tasks and set hours accordingly.
SALARY: $140,000- $150,000
BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
All
MUST be completed
PRIOR to the start of employment.
