Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Newport Public School District Rogers High School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5895850

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION:
Assistant Principal

LOCATION:

Rogers High School

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SCHOOL YEAR:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist the principal in providing high quality administration and leadership at Rogers High School.

• Hold or be eligible for a Rhode Island Department of Education certification as a secondary principal;
• A master’s degree or higher in Administration;
• At least five (5) years of successful experience as a teacher and/or administrator at the elementary school level;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and an ability to use computer technology as it relates to the job responsibilities;
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system wide professional activities; and the interview process;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may find acceptable and appropriate.

• Assists the principal in the overall management and administration of Rogers High School and Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC);
• Manage and oversee the Guidance Department, fostering in district articulation and providing opportunities and development of programs to serve multiple pathways throughout Rogers HS.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Students & Principal, foster a positive school culture amongst students, staff and administration.
• Provide opportunities for growth and development of Restorative Practices amongst staff and students.
• Assists principal with student scheduling using student information management software;
• Evaluates teachers as requested by principal;
• Reviews and recommends revisions for secondary school disciplinary guidelines;
• Assists principal in staff interviews and selection process;
• Assists principal in the implementation of the RI High School Regulations;
• Serves as liaison with Alternate Learning Program, community partners, and Thompson Middle School;
• Supervises and/or coordinates all extra-curricular activities, school functions, and athletic events;
• Supervises PK-12 specialists within Rogers High School;
• Manages the daily scheduling of substitute teachers;
• Provides oversight and management of high school grant programs;
• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the regular principal;
• Oversees the requisitioning of supplies, textbooks, and equipment; and monitors inventory control procedures;
• Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities;
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, deals with special cases as necessary, and acts as liaison between the deans and the principal;
• Works with parent, faculty, community, and/or student groups, as requested, to advance educational objectives;
• Assists with planning, organizing, coordinating and administering summer programs;
• Assists the principal in the implementation and evaluation of standards-based classroom practice;
• Maintains and coordinates master activity calendar;
• Be familiar and remain current with changes and developments in education, including but not limited to standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment, teaching-learning styles, programming for at-risk students, balanced reading programs, emerging technologies, school improvement teams, individual school improvement plans, inclusion practices, authentic assessment, differentiated instruction, and developmentally appropriate practices;
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.

Per admin contract

In accordance with School Committee Policy on evaluation of professional personnel

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time

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