Anticipated Middle School Vice Principal

Middle School Vice Principal

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Vice Principal will perform administrative tasks which promote an exemplary educational program through a demonstrated drive toward a school improvement goal that fosters student achievement, with an emphasis on personal self‑actualization, the development of people and teams, and the nurturing of collegial relationships.

• Assisting the Principal and teachers in curriculum planning.
• Assisting and counseling teachers on classroom methods, techniques, and other related problems.
• Arranging and assisting teachers with assembly programs and schedules.
• Briefing and assisting new substitutes.
• Assisting the Principal with student programming and organization, and aiding in the admission and assignment of new pupils.
• Classroom supervision and the submission of written reports on teachers when requested by the Principal.
• Assisting in the handling of discipline problems.
• Assisting in guidance and counseling of pupils.
• Supervising hall traffic.
• Supervising school ground activities.
• Supervising the cafeteria.
• Supervising fire drills.
• Bus supervision.
• Supervising and planning for field trips.
• Authorizing dismissals of pupils upon parent requests.
• Supervising the checking, requisitioning, and distribution of supplies and materials necessary for the proper upkeep of the school.
• Supervising accurate record keeping.
• Assisting the Principal with parent‑school public relations.
• Maintaining supervision and care of the school building and pupils during the Principal’s absence or while overseeing other areas under his jurisdiction.
• Responsibility for all day‑time activities and related evening school activities as designated by the Principal.
• Performing tasks assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or the Principal. This shall not change the working conditions of the position; if they do change, the job specifications will be rewritten.

• Master’s degree with emphasis in curriculum, leadership, and administration.
• Massachusetts DESE certificate in Principal/Assistant Principal 5‑8.
• Demonstrated successful experience in public school administration.
• Knowledge of district philosophy and practice.
• Documented training and skill in evaluating and assessing teacher performance and in clinical supervision.
• Skill in human relations, communications, leadership, and organizational theory.
• Experience with or knowledge of site‑based management.
• Skill in promoting multicultural awareness and commitment.

Salary: Per Unit B contract, salary range: $101,488 – $124,446

Position Type: Full‑time

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunity applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable laws.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Stefania Raschilla, Superintendent of Schools
• 11 Central Street
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: 413‑263‑3300
• Email: sraschilla