Waltham High School Principal

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Waltham High School is a comprehensive urban high school with approximately 1800 students and 200 staff members. Educational programs include college prep, over 30 Advanced Placement courses, and 14 Chapter 74 CTE programs. Waltham High School is seeking a dynamic and innovative principal to lead our diverse community of learners.

Ideal applicants will have a proven track record in instructional leadership resulting in strong academic gains. Additionally, successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in diversity, equity and inclusion practices including fostering a data driven culturally responsive classroom culture, the use of restorative practices, and developing a foundation for caregiver and community engagement that brings all voices to the table. The high school principal works closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning as well as academic directors who support secondary curriculum department planning.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities of the Ideal Candidate Include:

• Instructional experience in an urban/diverse school setting
• Knowledge and experience with culturally responsive teaching
• Collaborative leadership with a transparent and inclusive style that supports the growth and development of a broad range of educators
• Effective use of technology in instruction and communication
• Experience in the recruitment of a diverse staff
• Effective use of coaching and evaluation of school personnel with direct impact on student outcomes
• Oversight and evaluation of CTE/Vocational programming within a comprehensive high school setting in partnership with the Director of CTE

• Outstanding communication skills with caregivers and community stakeholders
• Willingness to build partnerships with community organizations
• Commitment to high academic achievement and social-emotional development of all students
• Experience with multiple approaches to address student behaviors and instructional practices that empower students, such as restorative practices, students centered learning, etc.
• Ability to inspire and hold staff accountable for student growth, performance and culturally responsive practices
• Reviewing and assessing budget requests from staff members and the School Council, preparing the school's annual budget, and arranging for disbursements from budget allowances
• Constructing the schedule of classes, classifying and assigning students, and assigning teachers to classes
• Arranging appropriate supervision for non classroom activities before, during, and after school, lunch and boarding buses at dismissal
• Making arrangements for assemblies, orientation programs, student meetings, graduation, open house, caregiver conferences, and other events
• Monitoring the evaluation of the school's educational program and participating in the revision thereof as indicated
• Encouraging the piloting of new curriculum projects, developments, and materials
• Evaluating the performance of teachers, as specified in established evaluation guidelines based on classroom visits and other information
• Supervising the work of the school's clerical staff
• Providing immediate supervision and direction to the custodial staff who are under the general administration and supervision of the Administrator of School Facilities
• Providing immediate supervision and direction to the school's food service staff who are under the general administration and supervision of the Director of Food Services
• Serving as co-chair of the School Council, carrying out responsibilities as outlined by the general laws of the Commonwealth and school system policies leading the development of an annual school improvement plan.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Certification as a Principal/Assistant Principal by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Demonstrated competencies in high school (Gr. 9-12) administration.
• At least ten (10) years experience in the field of public education, including experience in administration and teaching.

Knowledge Required

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Knowledge of the State Curriculum Frameworks as related to the subject areas in grades 9-12.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques needed to exemplify high quality instruction including CTE/Vocational programming
• Knowledge of Chapter 766 special education and Section 504 rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of current practices in curriculum, instruction and supervision.

Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunication.
• Ability to design, implement and consistently enforce a school-wide student disciplinary system.
• Ability to develop and manage a school budget in a cost effective manner.
• Ability to carry out a professional evaluation and supervision program.
• Ability to deal with all staff effectively.
• Ability to work independently to complete all aspects of their job.
• Ability to apply technology to meet the needs and duties as outlined in the job description.

Skills Required

• Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Skilled in developing and implementing procedures to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Skilled in developing a positive working relationship with teachers and parents.
• Skilled in evaluating programmatic needs on a continual basis,
• Skilled in working collaboratively with other administrators.

Salary:

Individual Contract

Salary Commensurate with Experience in the range of $150,000-$165,000 (12 months)

Excellent Benefit Package

Non-Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve. MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.