Principal - Middle School

East Providence School Department Edward R. Martin Middle School
- East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

East Providence School Department Edward R. Martin Middle School
- East Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5893550

Final date to receive applications: Aug 26, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Class

Title:

Principal – Middle School

Department:
School

Classification:
Administrator – 12 months

Immediate Supervisor:
Superintendent and/or Assistant Superintendent

The East Providence School Department seeks an experienced, collaborative, and student-centered educational leader to serve as Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for continued success at East Providence High School. Located in a dynamic community that strongly supports its schools and is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students, Martin Middle School offers its next principal the opportunity to lead a school focused on student achievement, effective instructional practices, a positive school culture, and the successful operation of the school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of middle-level education and the academic, social, and developmental needs of adolescents. The Principal will work closely with faculty and staff to maintain high expectations for students, strengthen instructional practices, support professional growth, and ensure that programs and resources are responsive to the needs of all learners.

The Principal reports to the Superintendent of Schools and works collaboratively with district administrators, faculty, staff, students, families, and community partners.

• Provide leadership for the continued development of a rigorous, engaging, and supportive educational program.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school, including classrooms and other learning environments.
• Support the effective implementation of district curriculum, instructional programs, assessment practices, and academic initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and instructional leaders to identify areas of strength and opportunities for continued improvement.
• Use student achievement data, assessment results, classroom evidence, and other relevant information to establish priorities and guide school improvement efforts.
• Promote instructional approaches that address the varied learning needs of students and provide appropriate levels of challenge and support.
• Support effective implementation of Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), interventions, special education services, multilingual learner programs, and other student supports.
• Facilitate professional learning and collaborative opportunities that strengthen educator practice and support school and district priorities.
• Promote consistency and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and expectations across grade levels and content areas.

• Recruit, supervise, support, and evaluate faculty and staff in accordance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and Rhode Island requirements.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback that supports professional growth and effective practice.
• Establish clear expectations for professional performance and accountability.
• Support assistant principals, department leaders, teacher leaders, and other staff members in developing their leadership capacity.
• Provide structures and opportunities for faculty collaboration, professional learning, and shared problem‑solving.
• Foster a professional culture characterized by collaboration, respect, high expectations, and continuous improvement.
• Recognize and utilize the expertise of faculty and staff in advancing school priorities.

• Establish and maintain a safe, welcoming, respectful, and academically focused school environment.
• Promote high expectations for student achievement, attendance, behavior, citizenship, and personal…