Interim Assistant Principal - K-8; SY position

Starting Date: Immediately

Please note:
This is an interim, one year position for the  school year. The duration of the assignment may be modified based on the needs of the District.

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional K-8
SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 75 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for supporting the principal with administering and supervising the total school program by establishing high expectations student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction; and building and developing a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school’s vision and goals. The assistant principal will support the principal in building collaborative partnerships with parents, community members, consultants, as well as, other internal/external resources and stakeholders to implement educational programs, capital improvements, systems reform, tools and other resources to accelerate student achievement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The assistant principal works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, objectives, rules and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of an instructional, professional, technical and clerical staff.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational administration/leadership; and /li
• Minimum of five (5) years in teaching experience
• Administrative residency in an urban school setting, preferred
• Must have had experience in a teacher leadership position which provided the opportunities to engage in the following: lead collaborative data analysis, action planning, lesson study, and peer observation

• Rhode Island Department of Education Certification Building Administration PK-12

• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, school operations, and student services
• Led and/or supported school improvement planning
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence to lead a community of diverse learners
• Focus on action and results in order to create a positive learning culture
• Ability to build and lead adult teams to promote the mission and vision of PPSD
• Must have the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with people
• from diverse populations
• Commitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and vision
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check

• Must be confidential
• Must possess and consistently model excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

• Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have…