What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal (middle school) position at Shrewsbury Public Schools?
Posted: January 17, 2025 Closed: February 7, 2025Employment Opportunity: Oak Middle SchoolPOSITION: Assistant PrincipalBegins July 1, 2025Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Principal at Oak Middle School to begin on July 1, 2025. This is a benefits-eligible position.We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.The Assistant Principal is an important part of the school leadership team and assists the principal in the operation and leadership of the school, including curriculum and program development, scheduling, student services, teacher supervision and student discipline. The Assistant Principal will need to develop and maintain strong collaborative parent, staff, and community relationships.The successful candidate will work collaboratively to provide school-wide leadership. Assistant principals share a number of responsibilities including leading or assisting with selection of faculty and staff; working with other leaders and faculty members to develop student schedules; developing the master schedule; overseeing student support services; working with faculty and students on co-curricular activities; supervising and monitoring student attendance; actively involving parents in the educational process; conducting teacher observations and evaluations; assisting in maintaining a respectful environment throughout the school community; coordinating building facility needs; coordinating transportation and food service needs; supporting curriculum and professional development programs and implementing student assessments.
The assistant principal serves as a grade-level administrator, working with students and parents throughout their two-year middle school experience.The Oak Middle School community serves students in grades seven and eight. Respect is our cornerstone, on which we build a school community where we: Demonstrate honesty, integrity, courtesy, and kindness.Act on the belief that effective effort is the key to successEngage in active learning that promotes understanding of our ever-changing worldAccept each individual unconditionally, honor our diversity, and help one another and the communityShare the responsibility for continuous improvement and collaborate in order to maximize learning for allCelebrate effort, creativity, courage, and excellenceIt is the goal of Oak Middle School that all students are prepared academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for success in high school and beyond.Oak Middle School has a 1:1 iPad program for all students and uses Schoology as a learning management system.The enrollment is generally 940 students in grades 7-8. The Oak Middle School leadership team includes the principal, two assistant principals, four curriculum coordinators shared with Sherwood Middle School, and the Director of Middle School Special Education, also shared with Sherwood Middle School, and various K-12 Directors. Oak Middle School has a highly committed and dedicated faculty and staff.Please find more information about Oak Middle School at https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/oakFind more information about Shrewsbury Public Schools athttps://schools.shrewsburyma.govPreferred Qualifications: Masters degree or beyondPrincipal/Assistant Principal Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationDemonstrated leadership at the middle school levelAbility to work collaboratively with the entire Oak middle school communityExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Strong technology skillsAbility to handle multiple areas of responsibility in a fast-paced environmentAvailability to work evenings and weekends for student eventsDemonstrate the core values of Shrewsbury Public Schools and Oak Middle SchoolWorks flexibly in a changing school environmentWork Year/Compensation: Currently, middle level assistant principals will work 208 days (184 school days plus additional days to be worked during school vacation weeks and/or summer).
The salary range is $115,320-$137,079 based on years of experience as an assistant principal. The position includes a full benefits package including health care insurance, sick and personal time, and tuition reimbursement. The position is eligible for membership in Unit B of the Shrewsbury Education Association (Assistant Principals and Athletic Director).Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from your principal and/or direct supervisor. The process includes phone screen, panel interview, q & a with interested faculty, q & a with interested parents, interview with other administrators, site visit to Oak Middle School, a site visit to your current school, background checks, and submission of writing samples.Please apply via www.schoolspring.com or via directly emailing your full application packet to Executive Director of Human Resources, Shrewsbury Public Schools, at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.usThe Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.
The assistant principal serves as a grade-level administrator, working with students and parents throughout their two-year middle school experience.The Oak Middle School community serves students in grades seven and eight. Respect is our cornerstone, on which we build a school community where we: Demonstrate honesty, integrity, courtesy, and kindness.Act on the belief that effective effort is the key to successEngage in active learning that promotes understanding of our ever-changing worldAccept each individual unconditionally, honor our diversity, and help one another and the communityShare the responsibility for continuous improvement and collaborate in order to maximize learning for allCelebrate effort, creativity, courage, and excellenceIt is the goal of Oak Middle School that all students are prepared academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for success in high school and beyond.Oak Middle School has a 1:1 iPad program for all students and uses Schoology as a learning management system.The enrollment is generally 940 students in grades 7-8. The Oak Middle School leadership team includes the principal, two assistant principals, four curriculum coordinators shared with Sherwood Middle School, and the Director of Middle School Special Education, also shared with Sherwood Middle School, and various K-12 Directors. Oak Middle School has a highly committed and dedicated faculty and staff.Please find more information about Oak Middle School at https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/oakFind more information about Shrewsbury Public Schools athttps://schools.shrewsburyma.govPreferred Qualifications: Masters degree or beyondPrincipal/Assistant Principal Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationDemonstrated leadership at the middle school levelAbility to work collaboratively with the entire Oak middle school communityExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Strong technology skillsAbility to handle multiple areas of responsibility in a fast-paced environmentAvailability to work evenings and weekends for student eventsDemonstrate the core values of Shrewsbury Public Schools and Oak Middle SchoolWorks flexibly in a changing school environmentWork Year/Compensation: Currently, middle level assistant principals will work 208 days (184 school days plus additional days to be worked during school vacation weeks and/or summer).
The salary range is $115,320-$137,079 based on years of experience as an assistant principal. The position includes a full benefits package including health care insurance, sick and personal time, and tuition reimbursement. The position is eligible for membership in Unit B of the Shrewsbury Education Association (Assistant Principals and Athletic Director).Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from your principal and/or direct supervisor. The process includes phone screen, panel interview, q & a with interested faculty, q & a with interested parents, interview with other administrators, site visit to Oak Middle School, a site visit to your current school, background checks, and submission of writing samples.Please apply via www.schoolspring.com or via directly emailing your full application packet to Executive Director of Human Resources, Shrewsbury Public Schools, at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.usThe Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.
Salary : $115,320 - $137,079
