Assistant Principal - Elementary

ANTICIPATED OPENING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
FUNDING CONTINGENT ON TOWN MEETING APPROVAL MAY 28, 2025

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: Assistant Principal -  Stall Brook Elementary

POSITION SUMMARY:
Stall Brook Elementary School is seeking an Assistant Principal. The Assistant Principal at the Stall Brook Elementary School works in collaboration with the Principal to support the teaching and learning of students, ensure the health and safety of the school community, and foster a climate of the community. In addition, the Assistant Principal has shared responsibility for supervision and evaluation, facilitation of administrative and operational structures, staffing, scheduling, MCAS administration, leadership in the school as well as other duties assigned by the Principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Leadership & School Administration:

? Provide visionary leadership to foster a supportive and inclusive school culture.
? Oversee daily school operations, ensuring a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
? Develop and implement school policies, procedures, and programs that align with legal regulations and best practices.
? Supervise, evaluate, and support instructional staff to promote professional growth and student success.
? Collaborate with district administrators and families, to ensure seamless student support.
? Observe and evaluate classroom instruction, providing constructive feedback for growth.
? Analyze student data to identify areas for improvement and professional development for staff.
? Monitor student progress and achievement through assessments.
? Hire, supervise and evaluate school staff.
? foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Student Support & Compliance:
? Ensure that all students have access to high-quality education.
? Support the needs of diverse student populations.
? Oversee the development, implementation, and compliance of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
? Ensure adherence to state and federal special education laws, including IDEA and Section 504.
? Implement and monitor student support services, including but not limited to counseling and special education.
? Monitor behavioral support plans and crisis intervention strategies.

School Management & Operations:
? Manage school budgets, resources, and facilities effectively.
? Implement district policies and develop/implement school practices and procedures.
? Oversee student attendance, safety, and discipline.
? Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
? Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Curriculum & Instruction:
? Guide the implementation of specialized instructional strategies that meet early childhood student needs.
? Monitor and evaluate student progress, ensuring data-driven decision-making for individualized support.
? Lead professional development to enhance staff skills in early childhood teaching approaches.
? Support transition planning for students moving between elementary and memorial school towards the end of each school

   year.
? Support students and families entering preschool and/or elementary school with a welcome and informational approach.
? Organize MCAS testing annually to meet regulatory requirements.

Community & Family Engagement:
? Foster strong relationships with families, advocating for student success and well-being.
? Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding student progress, school initiatives, and policies.
? Represent the school in community events and meetings.

Crisis Management & Behavioral Support:
? Implement crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques in collaboration with staff.
? Ensure staff are trained in trauma-sensitive approaches and restorative practices.
? Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students with behavioral and emotional challenges.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive for every task or responsibility.

SKILLS/ABILITY:
Candidates should have evidence of instructional leadership potential that includes the following:

? Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate methods for communication, interaction, and intervention

  with students and families.
? Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices and the ability to develop a culturally proficient environment for

   students, staff, families, and guests.
? Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
? Understanding of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
? Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
? Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
? Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and conflicting time constraints.
? Ability to engage in self-evaluation and ongoing professional reflection about leadership, performance, and professional

   growth.
? Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
? Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high degree of diplomacy in responding to and resolving issues in a

   highly professional manner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must hold DESE Licensure as an Elementary Principal/Assistant Principal
2. Must hold DESE Licensure as SEI Administrator Endorsement
3. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
4. At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience.

START DATE: July 1, 2025

CLASSIFICATION: Singleton

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
2. This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Building Staff

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:
DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.