Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Smithfield Public Schools Smithfield High School - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job : 5773224

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

DESCRIPTION The High School Assistant Principal ensures students in grades 9-12 are educated in personalized learning environments that support each student's academic, career, and personal growth.

• Hold or be eligible for Rhode Island Secondary Principal certification
• Master’s Degree preferred
• At least seven (7) years teaching experience at the secondary level
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple and diverse responsibilities in a thriving, comprehensive high school; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders; a student centered leader; skilled at using data to improve learning outcomes for students
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends to supervise events as part of the administrative team
• Ability to work independently and act decisively while following the District’s policies and procedures.
• Experience supervising state testing is preferred
• Experience with Career and Technical Education is preferred
• Teaching experience at the high school level is preferred
• Secondary administrative experience preferred

Principal

• Individual Employment Contract with the District
• 12 month position

• Lead and support District curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives
• Progress monitoring and supervision of high school students
• Ensure students are educated in personalized learning environments that support each student's academic, career, and personal growth
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, staff in improving the school community
• Observe and evaluate faculty and staff
• Assist in the development, expansion, and supervision of pathways of study that lead to post‑secondary credit and industry certification where applicable
• Ensure the effective implementation of data systems and teams that analyze data for continuous improvement
• Lead and support professional development that enhances and supports effective teaching and learning strategies
• Manage student discipline
• Supervision of extracurricular activities and programs as well as athletic events. It is understood that the hours of a high school administrator can be varied and will include evening and/or weekend events.
• Provide mentorship and assistance with new teachers/staff in adjusting to the school and community
• Serve as school liaison on school and district curriculum, instructional and school management teams
• Active participation in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan
• Help to coordinate faculty meetings and orientations
• Facilitate development of school schedule, program of studies, student orientation, and student handbook
• Assist with personnel management
• Share in the coordination of student support services, including MTSS, to effectively and efficiently serve all students
• Maintain a visible presence in the school, on the campus, and at school-sponsored activities
• Be available to attend and supervise after school activities, Back to School and Teaching Nights.
• Prepare exam schedules, including proctoring and duty assignments, in conjunction with other coordinators and the administration
• Facilitate school safety drills
• Other duties as assigned by the SHS Principal or Superintendent of Schools

• Knowledge of and experience with developing standards based units and aligning curriculum and classroom lessons to national, state, and local standards
• Knowledge of and experience with developing the content and pedagogical knowledge of staff and enhancing instructional practices
• Knowledge of and experience with the RI Diploma System and developing or managing local assessments
• Knowledge of and experience with Performance Task Development, formative and summative assessments validation and calibration
• Demonstrated ability to foster collegial relationships, work as a productive member of a team, and…