Associate Principal - Upper School

METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR VACANCY NOTICE Title: Associate Principal Grades 5-8, Timony Grammar School OUR MISSION: Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.  POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Principal assists the Supervising Principal in collaboration with all building-level staff, in providing leadership that fosters excellence, scholarship, creativity and achievement for all students. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Massachusetts DESE License in the area of  School Principal/Assistant Principal Master’s degree in Education Successful candidates should have a strong record of teaching experience, preferably in a diverse urban environment and at the elementary level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Principal in the organization, supervision, discipline and administration of the school. Works with the Supervising Principal in the improvement of the instructional program and inherent supervisory duties. Works in the area of curriculum organization and improvement. Assists the Supervising Principal in preparing the master schedule. Supervises and evaluates Lower School staff Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling, as a communication tool, data collection and accountability  Assures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests and abilities of all student Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior Understands, uses and supports the use of intervention services for students Accepts general responsibility for the supervising and for the disciplining of students in the building and on the grounds. Prepares, at the direction of the Supervising Principal, any official reports which are required of him/her. Assists the Supervising Principal in disseminating school information concerning school policies and practices to students, parents and teachers. Participates in parent conferences, PTO events and community relations Performs other duties delegated by the Supervising Principal.                                SKILLS AND ABILITY: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please see the list below of skills and ability necessary for proficient job performance. Proven ability to develop and deliver programming that drives improved academic performance for diverse student populations; knows effective practice for differentiating instruction and Universal Design for Learning. Understanding of Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, pedagogy, and quality classroom materials including instructional technologies; experience developing and implementing curriculum for a wide variety of grade levels and subjects. Knowledge of effective instruction  Understanding of an urban school environment and commitment to improving student achievement. Genuinely believes that all students can achieve at high levels. Demonstrates cultural competence and an understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families. Builds and maintains strong relationships. Works successfully alone or on a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens to others and is able to effectively interpret others’ motivations and perceptions. Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations. Skillfully navigates existing political structures/systems. Practices and models data driven decision making  Is self motivated to take initiative and offer innovative solutions to problems and can do this on the team successfully.  Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups. Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets. REPORTS TO: Supervising Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary as per collective bargaining agreement with the Methuen Administrators Association.  12 Month position Methuen Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants.