Middle​/High School Assistant Principal

Rockport Public Schools Rockport Middle High School
- Rockport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Rockport Public Schools Rockport Middle High School
- Rockport, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5843151
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Rockport Public School District serves approximately 650 PreK-12th grade students on a two-building campus located in the picturesque coastal community of Rockport, MA which is 40 miles northeast of Boston at the tip of Cape Ann. In partnership with families and the community, the Rockport Public Schools provide a safe environment that fosters integrity, respect, and success. We promote intellectual curiosity and pride in achievement.

We challenge all students to pursue academic excellence, develop interpersonal skills, and value civic responsibility. Students learn 21st century skills in order to fully participate in a diverse and ever-changing world.

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the discharge of their duties at all times and acts in the capacity of the Principal during the Principal’s absence. The Assistant Principal is responsible for collaborating with the Principal and staff in fostering an inclusive culture that allows each member of our learning community to feel a sense of belonging that is grounded in social emotional safety, impactful relationships, and personalized growth.

The Assistant Principal collaborates with and supports the Principal in working directly with students and staff to maximize their potential by serving as an instructional leader, supervising and evaluating staff, and providing oversight of daily operations of the school by employing effective and efficient student-centered practices. They implement policies and practices as developed and agreed upon by the School Committee and/or the District Leadership Team.

The Assistant Principal provides leadership to the school community consistent with the District’s mission, vision, and core values.

Position Type: Full-time

Rockport Middle / High School, in partnership with families and the community, provides a safe environment that fosters integrity, respect, and success. We promote intellectual curiosity and pride in achievement. We challenge all students to pursue academic excellence, develop interpersonal skills, and value civic responsibility. Students learn 21st Century skills in order to fully participate in a diverse and ever-changing world.

• Qualifications:
  
  * Current Massachusetts DESE Educator License:
  Principal/Assistant Principal 5-12
  
  * Master’s degree in education or related field
  
  * A minimum of five years of experience in the field of education
  
  * Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  * Demonstrated ability to positively lead and motivate staff and students
  Work Year:
  The Assistant Principal will work a total of 206 days each fiscal year
  
  * 183 school-year days (180 student days & 3 staff days)
  
  * 23 additional work days (between last day of school year and first day of subsequent school year as determined collaboratively with the RMHS Principal)
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Amy Rose
• 24 Jerdens Lane
• Rockport, Massachusetts 01966
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