Interim Assistant Principal

Position: INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (until June, 2026)
Westfield Public Schools is seeking an Interim Assistant Principal for Westfield River Elementary School. This opening will begin in January, 2026, and run through end of school. RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Be responsible for the successful performance of such functions as assigned by the Principal in accordance with policy and practice as determined by the Superintendent and School Committee.

* Be assigned such duties to most advantageously use the particular talents, background, and expertise of the assistant principal by the building Principal.

* Be responsible for teacher evaluation as delegated by with Principal.

* Work with teachers as it relates to the improvement of instruction, curriculum development, and the development of responsible student behavior.

* Be responsible for working closely with the principal, and staff in designing the master schedule.

* Assist the Principal in the overall administration and discipline of the school.

* Serve as principal in the absence of the regular Principal.

* Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities.

* Supervise the preparation of student schedules.

* Work with faculty in compiling the annual budget requests.

* Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and check on receipts for such material.

* Assist in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.

* Assume responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

* Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.

* Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deal with special cases as necessary.

* Serve with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.

* Perform such record-keeping functions as the Principal may direct.

* Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the Principal.

* Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building Principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation. SALARY:
The salary and terms of conditions will be in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public Schools Unit B contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.