Associate Principal for Student Services

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse group of highly effective and culturally responsive staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness and inclusivity to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL for Student Services

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To provide leadership to a committed staff and coordinate all student services in compliance with federal and state regulations, and district/building policies and procedures; and to assist all students to achieve academic, social, and personal growth.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Reports to the Principal and works as an active member of the school’s Leadership Team in collaborating with fellow administrators and other school personnel to coordinate and monitor appropriate services to students
• Maintains effective channels of communication with staff, students, and families
• Participates in activities for continued professional growth
• Represents the district at professional meetings and conferences
• Provides an active and visible presence in district and school events

Personnel Functions & Duties

• Supervises and evaluates teaching and support staff
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of personnel
• Investigates complaints regarding employee conduct and/or performance
• Investigates employee complaints and grievances

Communication Duties

• Confers with and alerts staff on school problems and needs
• Serves as an active member of the school’s administrative team providing solutions to problems as they emerge
• Conveys the special needs or circumstances of individual students to appropriate staff
• Assists in compliance with Title IX and Title VI guidelines as well as other appropriate federal and state protocols
• Assists in the planning and coordination of school/district programs
• Works with building leaders  and other staff to resolve student, staff and/or family issues
• Prepares agendas and minutes of meetings

Student Services Duties

• Monitors student attendance
• Oversees student discipline  
• Supervises and oversees student admission procedures into school
• Oversees the guidance department
• In conjunction with the guidance department, develops and manages the building schedule
• Oversees all standardized testing (MCAS, AP, (P)SAT, etc)

Maintenance of Student Records Duties

• Compares information or data with other records for verification
• Supervises the maintenance of permanent and temporary student records
• Maintains records required by district policy

School Organization Duties:

• Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence
• Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school
• Maintains orderly/safety operations and procedures of the school by coordinating bell schedules, assemblies, campus management, school drills, and the like
• Approves field trips and experiential learning experiences
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Massachusetts Administrative Certificate for Grades 9-12
• Master’s degree in education, or a related services field
• Experience at the high school level as it relates to student discipline; implementation and ensuring compliance with special education; and 504 regulations and legislation
• Experience with and ensuring compliance with EL (English Learners) population                          

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to understand and interpret complex information, as well as respond clearly in writing about student services, especially special education-related issues, processes, and programs
• Ability to serve as an active listener with all stakeholders, and provide clear and timely responses to questions and issues as they arise
• Ability to analyze, and use data to establish goals for improvement as well as provide support for changes for service delivery models
• Ability to use database, spreadsheet, internet, word-processing programs
• Ability to effectively and collaboratively work with families, staff, collective bargaining representatives, and administration, on various issues
• Ability to understand and apply school code, legislative proposals, and regulations in everyday situations.
• Ability to prepare and present information in a variety of venues (Faculty Meetings, House Meetings, etc.)
• Ability to lead and collaborate with other administrators

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT.  Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com.  Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job. 

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The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com.