What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal (Middle School) position at Wang Middle School 5-8?
Principal
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Principal shall work with the Central Administration and with the Professional Staff and parent body of the school, to develop the distinctive educational mission of the school, including the school's educational organization, staffing pattern and parent involvement mechanisms. The PRINCIPAL shall faithfully and effectively perform such duties and responsibilities as called for by:
- M.G.L., Chapter 71 (amended by the Education Reform Act of 1993)
- Policies of the Lowell School Committee
- Directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his designees
- The school's annual School Improvement Goals
- The regulations and requirements of grants, special or mandated program
The PRINCIPAL shall faithfully and effectively:
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment;
- Promote participatory decision making including staff, parents, community and students;
- Develop school improvement goals designed to affect improved student outcomes;
- Assure equity and inclusion for all students;
- Evaluate and modify curriculum and extracurricular activities on an ongoing basis;
- Evaluate staff and promote professional development;
- Continually assess and maintain adequate and appropriate educational materials;
- Maintain clear and effective communications;
- Perform all such tasks as the Superintendent may deem necessary to carry-out the duties and responsibilities listed above.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Certification valid for service as a principal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- At least five years of successful teaching and or administrative experience
Reports to: Superintendent of Schools
Effective Date of Employment: July 1, 2025
Terms of Employment & Salary: As per contract
