Middle School Principal
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Middle School, School Principal
Middle School Principal
School:
Broad Rock Middle School, Wakefield, Rhode Island
The Middle School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for establishing a compelling vision for learning and implementing a school improvement plan aligned to the district’s core values and strategic plan that accelerates student achievement and promotes the well‑being of every learner. In alignment with the South Kingstown School Department’s mission—“In partnership with the community, our students will THRIVE”—and guided by the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leaders (RISEL), the Principal fosters a school culture defined by Trust, High Expectations, Respect, Inclusion, Voice, and Equity.
The Principal provides transformative leadership across curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the middle level; creates equitable and inclusive learning environments; builds professional capacity among staff; and cultivates meaningful partnerships with families and the broader community. This leader is the primary driver of continuous school improvement and serves as the steward of a safe, caring, and high‑performing school community.
- Rhode Island certification as a Middle/Secondary School Principal
- Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a closely related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful PreK–12 teaching experience
- Demonstrated record of instructional leadership and data‑informed decision‑making
- Experience in educator evaluation and professional growth systems
- Assistant Principal or department/instructional leadership experience at the middle level
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related field
- Experienced and knowledgeable in International Baccalaureate (IB) programs or similar frameworks
- Demonstrated knowledge of multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) and restorative practices
- Bilingual or multilingual capability
1)
- Collaboratively develops, articulates, and continuously refines a shared school mission and vision centered on student success and well‑being
- Cultivates a school culture grounded in the district’s THRIVE values:
Trust, High Expectations, Respect, Inclusion, Voice, and Equity - Models and advances the school’s mission and core values in every aspect of leadership and decision‑making
2)
- Acts with integrity, fairness, transparency, and professional accountability in all aspects of leadership
- Centers the needs and well‑being of children in every educational decision
- Upholds the values of democracy, equity, and individual dignity; models ethical conduct for the school community
3)
- Ensures every student has equitable access to rigorous instruction, effective educators, and the academic and social‑emotional supports needed to succeed
- Identifies and actively dismantles systemic barriers, deficit‑based practices, and institutional biases rooted in race, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, language, or other factors
- Leads with cultural competence, honoring the identities, strengths, and lived experiences of all students, families, and staff
4)
- Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of a coherent, rigorous, and culturally responsive curriculum aligned to Rhode Island and national standards
- Supports instructional practices that are differentiated, evidence‑based, and responsive to the developmental needs of middle‑level learners
- Promotes effective and ethical use of technology to enhance teaching and deepen learning
- Uses multiple forms of assessment data to monitor student progress, identify trends, and drive instructional improvement at the classroom and school level
5)
- Builds and sustains a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environment where every student is known, valued, and supported
- Develops and oversees coherent and data‑informed multi‑tiered systems of academic,…
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