What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Assistant Principal position at Cohasset Public Schools?
Cohasset High School is a high performing school with approximately 450 students. The school is attached to the Middle School and located outside of Boston on the South Shore. The Assistant Principal of Cohasset High School reports directly to Principal and shares the responsibility for the educational leadership and management of all programs and for the supervision and evaluation of the faculty. The Assistant Principal collaborates with and assists the High School Principal and acts as the High School Principal in their absence.
In this role the Assistant Principal supervises professional staff in conjunction with the Principal and Department Heads to ensure the highest level of instruction and works with the Principal, Department Heads, the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team, and guidance to oversee the production of the Program of Studies and ensure student compliance with graduation requirements. The Assistant Principal supervises attendance and MCAS testing, oversees facilities in collaboration with the Director of Finance, creates and executes building safety and crisis protocols, and serves on the crisis team. The Assistant Principal is instrumental in the leadership of student life, leads student discipline and restorative practices. The Assistant Principal of Cohasset High School is expected to be a contributing member of a strong district-wide leadership team.Qualifications and ResponsibilitiesLeadership in Environment and Culture: Helps to set and prioritize school-wide vision and goals aligned with the District Strategic PlanHelps to cultivate a diverse and equitable instructional environment based on cultural proficiency standardsProvides an accessible and strong presence and demonstrates leadership by example Is accessible and present for school events, and is required for some events requiring supervisionCollaborates well with District LeadershipUnderstands the Assistant Principals role in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure school environmentPlans and supervises exit drills in a manner consistent with the Cohasset Police and Fire DepartmentsEncourages and develops parent/guardian involvement/partnerships; and deals effectively with the communityDemonstrates leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, community partners, and familiesIs creative, organized, and able to work with all staff who are in need of leadership supportHelps to maintain a safe, harmonious, productive, and professional learning community of students, teachers, and support staffAdministration: Is instrumental in leading student discipline and restorative practicesServes as the chair of the Child Study Team and provides academic and behavioral counseling to students and parents in conjunction with other school personnelAssists in the preparation of a master schedule and a program of studiesCoordinate the administration of final examsBe proficient with the Aspen student management systemEnsures with guidance that graduation requirements are met and advises students who are in danger of not graduatingKeeps informed of changes and developments in the professionPerforms other duties as determined by the PrincipalProfessional Learning Community: Helps to implement the High School Improvement Plan.Evaluates faculty and staff as assigned by the Principal.
This includes conducting classroom visitations, consulting with content area leaders, and issuing written evaluations and improvement plans in accordance with district policiesParticipates in hiring of High School staff as directed by the PrincipalCommunication and Collaboration: Communicates professionally with central office administration, the School Committee, teachers, parents, students and the communityCollaborates with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needsCurriculum, Instruction and Assessment Skills: Helps further curriculum, instruction, and assessment.Helps to disaggregate and analyze data to recognize trends in learning and achievement.Helps to maintains and improves the school's education programs/curriculum to meet the needs of high schoolers.Coordinates PD in alignment with district goals and in collaboration with the PrincipalEnsures the school meets or surpasses educational requirements/standards and assists in the organization and supervision of activities related to school evaluation.Helps to facilitate the implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Massachusetts Tiered System of Support (MTSS).Works collaboratively with the High School Principal and the Special Education Team Chair to promote increased co-teaching professional development and classroom instruction
In this role the Assistant Principal supervises professional staff in conjunction with the Principal and Department Heads to ensure the highest level of instruction and works with the Principal, Department Heads, the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team, and guidance to oversee the production of the Program of Studies and ensure student compliance with graduation requirements. The Assistant Principal supervises attendance and MCAS testing, oversees facilities in collaboration with the Director of Finance, creates and executes building safety and crisis protocols, and serves on the crisis team. The Assistant Principal is instrumental in the leadership of student life, leads student discipline and restorative practices. The Assistant Principal of Cohasset High School is expected to be a contributing member of a strong district-wide leadership team.Qualifications and ResponsibilitiesLeadership in Environment and Culture: Helps to set and prioritize school-wide vision and goals aligned with the District Strategic PlanHelps to cultivate a diverse and equitable instructional environment based on cultural proficiency standardsProvides an accessible and strong presence and demonstrates leadership by example Is accessible and present for school events, and is required for some events requiring supervisionCollaborates well with District LeadershipUnderstands the Assistant Principals role in establishing and maintaining a safe and secure school environmentPlans and supervises exit drills in a manner consistent with the Cohasset Police and Fire DepartmentsEncourages and develops parent/guardian involvement/partnerships; and deals effectively with the communityDemonstrates leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, community partners, and familiesIs creative, organized, and able to work with all staff who are in need of leadership supportHelps to maintain a safe, harmonious, productive, and professional learning community of students, teachers, and support staffAdministration: Is instrumental in leading student discipline and restorative practicesServes as the chair of the Child Study Team and provides academic and behavioral counseling to students and parents in conjunction with other school personnelAssists in the preparation of a master schedule and a program of studiesCoordinate the administration of final examsBe proficient with the Aspen student management systemEnsures with guidance that graduation requirements are met and advises students who are in danger of not graduatingKeeps informed of changes and developments in the professionPerforms other duties as determined by the PrincipalProfessional Learning Community: Helps to implement the High School Improvement Plan.Evaluates faculty and staff as assigned by the Principal.
This includes conducting classroom visitations, consulting with content area leaders, and issuing written evaluations and improvement plans in accordance with district policiesParticipates in hiring of High School staff as directed by the PrincipalCommunication and Collaboration: Communicates professionally with central office administration, the School Committee, teachers, parents, students and the communityCollaborates with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needsCurriculum, Instruction and Assessment Skills: Helps further curriculum, instruction, and assessment.Helps to disaggregate and analyze data to recognize trends in learning and achievement.Helps to maintains and improves the school's education programs/curriculum to meet the needs of high schoolers.Coordinates PD in alignment with district goals and in collaboration with the PrincipalEnsures the school meets or surpasses educational requirements/standards and assists in the organization and supervision of activities related to school evaluation.Helps to facilitate the implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Massachusetts Tiered System of Support (MTSS).Works collaboratively with the High School Principal and the Special Education Team Chair to promote increased co-teaching professional development and classroom instruction
