Reports to: Principal

General Description:
Boston Public School is currently seeking visionary and dynamic individuals to serve as educational leaders in our schools. We are seeking a highly motivated, exceptional, results-oriented professional who is committed to high standards of performance and achievement by both students and educators. The Assistant Principal/Headmaster will maintain student discipline and manage the business aspects of the school in order to assist the Principal/Headmaster to create an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists in the supervision of all staff and assumes the duties of the Principal/Headmaster when he/she is not on the premises.
2. Implements the Code of Discipline and maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds.
3. Supervises the arrival and departure of students; supervises the behavior of students in the common areas of the building and grounds.
4. Seeks funding to enhance the cultural and academic programs at the school.
5. Uses data to guide academic goals to assist the Principal/Headmaster in the preparation of the Whole School Improvement document.
6. Assists the Principal/Headmaster in his/her managerial duties including:
a. Supervises maintenance of the building and grounds
b. Coordinates purchases and delivery of supplies and equipment
c. Supervises maintenance of personnel and student records
d. Prepares reports and statistics of school operations
e. Prepares and maintains the master schedule within planning parameters established by the Principal
7. Supervises substitute teachers, including arranging for coverage, and ensuring that substitute folders are up to date and available for monitoring and evaluating performance.
8. Assists the Principal/Headmaster in planning activities including coordinating curriculum, instruction, student, volunteer, and parent activities, and student support services.
9. Engages the wider community to support school goals.
10. Assumes other related duties as requested by the Principal/Headmaster

Qualifications - Required:
1. Education: Master's Degree in Education or related field.
2. Three (3) years experience successful teaching experience.
3. Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (grades specific).
4. Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
5. Ability to establish a multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.

Qualifications - Preferred:
1. Teaching experience in an urban, K-12 educational setting.
2. Experience as a school administrator.
3. Experience in Grant writing and fundraising.
4. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
5. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms: BASAS, Group 10B, 211 days

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.