Assistant Principal- High School

Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District is an engaged and collaborative community where students are met with joy and kindness, by faculty and staff who are empowering and inspiring and where EVERY voice matters! Leadership Competencies and Skills: PRIMARY LOVE of teaching and learning, believing every child can learn, be collaborative, bring joy and kindness to school each day Understanding of the core value of Shared Leadership and teamwork with the Administrative team, ALL staff, students, families and the greater communities of Freetown and Lakeville. Understands, practices and can fully articulate that in order for all students to succeed and for our school community to grow, we must be fully immersed in promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Instructional Leadership • Shares curriculum leadership duties in collaboration with the Building Principal, Co-Assistant Principal, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Curriculum Leaders • Designs and facilitates building based programming targeting instructional and behavioral approaches for all learners • Coordinates Online Learning Program and Summer Online Learning Program Educational Program and Services • Assists in management, scheduling, and data analysis of state and district testing • Coordinates and/or supports 504, BBST, ELL, and Special Education services Curriculum and Learning • Utilizes results of assessments to inform curriculum development and instructional practice • As a part of a team analyzes student data, reports significant trends, and makes recommendations • Assists in planning and execution of professional development activities • Researches and shares curricular and instructional theories and practices • Understands research-based practices in instruction Supervision and Evaluation and Collaboration/Communication • Assists teachers in classroom management concerns • Encourages and assists teachers to communicate with families regarding learning and behavior • Directs the orientation, supervision, and scheduling of substitute teachers • Assists in class and various duty supervision as assigned • Works collaboratively with school personnel to support teaching and learning • Communicates with school community members, in both proactive and reactive forms, regarding academic and behavioral matters • Serves as a resource to community members, parents, staff and administrators, and students Evaluates assigned staff utilizing the DESE evaluation rubric Social and Civic Expectations/Behavior • Supports students and staff in their support of the school’s mission • Enforces school’s student handbook • Addresses student disciplinary occurrences and impediments to learning • Utilizes outside services (CRA, DCF, etc…) when needed • Presents social/civic and disciplinary data and its implications to stakeholders Management/ School Safety and Security • Supervises common areas before, during, and after school • Supervises daily attendance as well as any other daily function as assigned • Assumes responsibility for student attendance and tardiness • Attends IEP, 504, parent meetings, court appointments, and other meetings • Develops, reviews, revises, and rehearses school safety protocols including has an understanding of ALICE training General/Climate • Enhances and perpetuates a culture of acceptance and awareness for all students and staff • Assists in supporting opportunities for student voice and advocacy • Works with Assistant Principal and Principal to design and implement necessary assemblies and school events, including athletic and club events. • Assumes the administrative responsibilities of the building and all its activities during the absence of the Principal, and updates the Principal on all happenings upon his/her return • Supports/Supervises, as needed, school sponsored activities • Carries out the policies and directives of the Freetown Lakeville School Committee and is directly responsible to the Principal for their proper and effective execution • Performs any and all other duties as the Principal may direct that affect the safe, educational operation of the building Required Qualifications: • Massachusetts certification as Principal/Assistant Principal 9-12 • Master’s degree and minimum of 5 years successful high school teaching experience Previous instructional and school supervisory experience preferred Salary & Terms of Employment: As determined by the Superintendent, commensurate with experience. Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding. Contact: Kahlan Dessert Principal, ARHS kdessert@freelake.org ______________________ Learn more about us link to website link to twitter