Middle School Principal

Pittsfield Public Schools

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree required
  • At least five years of teaching and administrative experience
  • Proven track record of achieving positive student outcomes
  • Experience in coaching or developing instructional leaders preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of instructional practices and school culture
  • Strong familiarity with Common Core Standards
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • MA DESE licensure for Principal/Assistant Principal 5-8

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to close the opportunity gap
  • Empower and support educators in their professional growth
  • Maximize learning opportunities for all students
  • Foster a culturally responsive classroom environment based on data
  • Implement restorative practices in school discipline
  • Engage caregivers and the community in the educational process
  • Develop strategies to promote diversity and inclusion

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Supportive community engagement initiatives
  • Focus on innovative and adaptive educational practices
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion in education
Full Job Description
Herberg Middle School - Seeking an adaptive and innovative educator to close the opportunity gap, empower educators and maximize learning for all students. Ideal applicants will have a proven track record in instructional leadership resulting in strong academic gains. Additionally, successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in diversity, equity and inclusion practices including fostering a data driven culturally responsive classroom culture, the use of restorative practices, and developing a foundation for caregiver and community engagement that brings all voices to the table. Qualifications: -Minimum of a Master's Degree -Evidence of at least five years of successful teaching and administrative experience, preferably in high-performing or school turnaround context -Track record of strong outcomes for students and experience coaching or developing instructional leaders preferred -Deep understanding of outstanding practices in instruction, school culture and use of data -Strong understanding of curriculum and instruction grounded in the Common Core Standards -Superior interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills -MA DESE licensure for Principal/Assistant Principal 5-8

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