Vice Principal- Middle School

Vice Principal- Middle School

Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.

Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.

Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools. 

Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:

• Inclusiveness
• Shared responsibility
• Collaborative relationships
• High expectations
• Inspiring life-long learning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as a Principal 5-12 from the Massachusetts Department of Education and SEI endorsement. 
• Master’s Degree in an appropriate field. 
• Experience teaching at the secondary level in an urban environment 
• Experience in school admistration preferred 
• Thorough knowledge of public education in Massachusetts, administration/supervision, and curriculum development.
• In-depth understanding of Chapter 37H and Chapter 37H ½ and Chapter 37H ¾ laws as they pertain to student discipline. 

JOB GOAL:  The Vice Principal uses their leadership, administrative and human relations skills to assist the Principal in organizing the daily operations of the school to promote maximum student performance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the Professional Standards for Administrators as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  
• Works with the Principal and leadership team to enable continual school improvement and to establish goals and objectives of the school based upon student needs, community concerns, district goals, and NEASC recommendations.
• Sits on School Improvement Planning Team.
• Assists the Principal in the evaluation of all personnel in the school.
• Plans and implements all scheduling.
• Supports the Principal on goals of drop-out prevention, increased inclusion practices, and use of data to inform instruction.
• Works with the Principals to establish a safe, well-disciplined and productive learning environment for all students in accordance with the discipline code as established by the Lynn School Committee.
• Assists the Principal in overseeing student activity programs and athletics and shall attend extra-curricular events as frequently as possible.
• Collaborates with the Chief Attendance and Discipline Officer of the Lynn Public Schools and Officer Oren Wright, Lynn Police Liaison for School Security and Emergency Planning, in all aspects of school discipline.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and/or Principal.

REPORTS TO:          Principal

EVALUATION:         Performance will be evaluated by the Principal.

SALARY:                  To Be Determined- In accordance with the Vice Principals Contact.

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard                              Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan  (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.  Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement or any other consideration made unlawful by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race, when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.