Assistant Principal; Elementary

Starting Date: Immediately

Reporting to the Building Principal, the Assistant Principal provides administrative support in Curriculum & Instruction, Staff Supervision & Evaluation, Building Operations and Student Engagement.

Reports To: Principal of the building in which they are assigned.

Work Schedule: Members of this bargaining unit shall work an eight (8) hour day, and additional time to ensure safe and efficient operations as agreed upon.

Salary: As outlined in the Agreement Between The Woburn Administrators Association and The Woburn School Committee.

Work Year: 195 work days

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate Licensure as a Principal/Assistant Principal by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• At least three years’ minimum experience as a teacher or related service provider in an elementary school setting, with evidence of strong leadership ability
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills

• Assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal
• Collaborates with the principal to establish and maintain rules and procedures for student and staff safety
• Effectively implements school and district action plans in crisis and emergency situations
• Participates in curriculum development activities that align with school and district goals
• Collaborates with District leadership, Curriculum Coordinators, Instructional Coaches and teachers to assist in development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum
• Emphasizes student academic achievement and social and emotional development as the primary outcomes of the school program
• Assists Principal in the appropriate placement of students
• Participates in identifying at‑risk students and works with the student, parents, and social work personnel to develop appropriate programmatic plans to meet their needs
• Participates in Special Education Team meetings when deemed appropriate
• May act as the 504 Plan Coordinator for the school
• Assists the principal in organizing and supervising PTO activities
• Demonstrates positive and supportive interactive skills and facilitates the development of good collegial relationships among staff
• Collaborates with the principal to develop and maintain positive staff morale
• Assists the principal in organizing and supervising school‑related activities
• Maintains high visibility and accessibility in the school
• Shares the responsibility of discipline and student engagement with the principal
• Assists the principal in identifying, planning, and implementing staff development programs in accordance with assessed needs
• Collaborates with the principal on the educator evaluation system and assumes responsibility for some evaluations of teachers and other building staff
• Assists the principal on hiring and other personnel decisions
• Assists the Principal with communications to stakeholders:
  Students, Parents, Teachers and the community
• Engages in relevant professional development activities
• Represents the principal at professional meetings and community events in the principal’s absence
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.