Luce Elementary School Assistant Principal

Luce Elementary School Assistant Principal

Canton Public Schools Luce Elementary School - Canton, Massachusetts
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Job : 5591365

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Luce Elementary School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the assistant principal for the upcoming school year beginning in July 1, 2026. The assistant principal will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.

The Luce Elementary School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 500 students in grades K-5. The Luce Elementary School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

Job Summary

The Elementary Assistant Principal works in collaboration with the Building Principal and Team Chair to support the teaching and learning of students, ensure the health and safety of the school community, and foster a positive school and community environment. The Elementary Assistant Principal has a shared responsibility for supervision and evaluation of staff, scheduling, MCAS administration, instructional leadership, daily school operations, and student accountability.

• Promote a positive climate for learning and actively works to create an inclusive and safe environment that allows all members of the school community to focus on learning
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to educational equity and instructional excellence
• Advocate and drive the school and district mission, vision, and strategic direction
• Lead or collaborate with others on curricular, instructional and assessment initiatives
• Work closely with Team Chair and other members of Student Services
• Support the Principal in the building of the master and duty schedule
• Lead and support restorative practices
• Lead and/or participate in student involved investigations including student discipline, bullying, Harassment, Civil Rights, Title IX, and Title VI
• Supervise and evaluate teaching staff and other building staff as assigned, in accordance with the district’s evaluation plan
• Facilitate yearly MCAS Administration
• Participate and/or supports the facilitation of the ILT (instructional leadership team), ALT (Academic Leadership Team) and SST/SRT (Student Support/Response Team)
• Collaborate with the school and district staff in facilitating data-driven analysis and discussions regarding student performance
• Support and/or facilitates building based professional learning and faculty meetings to foster a culture of collaboration and commitment to all students
• Supervise school wide events and daily operations, as assigned
• Maintain positive and professional communication with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
• Work with parents/guardians and the community to create and foster active involvement within the school community in support of students
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team
• Act on behalf of the Principal in the Principal’s absence when instructed to do so
• Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

• Bachelor’s Degree (required);
  Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Massachusetts DESE Assistant/Principal PreK-8 Certification
• A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience working in an administrative role with supervisory…