Assistant Principal - Middle School (SY 26-27)
- Nathanael Greene Middle School
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Full Time
Assistant Principal - Middle School (SY 26-27)
Providence School District
Nathanael Greene Middle School - Providence, Rhode Island
This job is also posted in Providence Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:5627728
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Apr 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 75 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.
The Assistant Principal is responsible for supporting the principal with administering and supervising the total school program by establishing high expectations student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction; and building and developing a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals. The assistant principal will support the principal in building collaborative partnerships with parents, community members, consultants, as well as, other internal/external resources and stakeholders to implement educational programs, capital improvements, systems reform, tools and other resources to accelerate student achievement.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The assistant principal works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, objectives, rules and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of an instructional, professional, technical and clerical staff.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational administration/leadership; and\
Minimum of five (5) years in teaching experience
Administrative residency in an urban school setting, preferred
Must have had experience in a teacher leadership position which provided the opportunities to engage in the following: lead collaborative data analysis, action planning, lesson study, and peer observation
RIDE Certification Requirements:
Rhode Island Department of Education Certification Building Administration PK-12
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, school operations, and student services
Led and/or supported school improvement planning
Coordinated school engagement activities
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence to lead a community of diverse learners
Focus on action and results in order to create a positive learning culture
Ability to build and lead adult teams to promote the mission and vision of PPSD
Must have the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with people
from diverse populations
Commitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and vision
You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check
Bilingual preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to meeting the education, training, and experience standards:
Must be confidential
Must possess and consistently model excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the building principal, the assistant principal will:
Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have expert instruction and that all team members must be advocates for students
Set high performance goals for themselves and others despite instability and obstacles to success
Create a sense of urgency and takes immediate action to ensure early successes
Establish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders
Align school resources and prioritizes activities to achieve maximum results based on vision and goals
Relentlessly focus school activities on student achievement
Effectively plan and take action to achieve goals and objectives without direction
Consistently identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively take action to create and implement solutions
Formulate and execute on action plans despite ambiguity, obstacles or resistance.
Establish a culture of learning and achievement
Act consistently to influence others' thinking and behavior to achieve results.
Communicate a clear vision of success and benefits to engage others
Identify and engage stakeholders (e.g. parents, community) to drive consensus, build trust and facilitate change
Influence others to take action and demands change
Effectively build and organize adult teams to mirror vision and produce maximum results
Understand team strengths and gaps
Select assignments to build team capacity
Effectively delegate to others and engage team in decision-making
Encourage learning and consistently provides instruction, expectations, feedback and other developmental activities to encourage leadership and build capacity
Consistently inspire excellence and promote high morale
Quickly recognize patterns and trends related to school performance
Analyze complex information to formulate strategic vision and develop action plans
Identify appropriate metrics and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision-making
Recognize cause and effect between instructional activities and results
Develop right balance of strategic and tactical plans to achieve immediate success while maintaining long-term vision
Develop effective processes to achieve desired results
Consistently take on challenging situations and believes in ability to effect change
Demonstrate strong commitment to others and present ideas with confidence
Take risks to achieve vision and goals, even if they deviate from the norm
Take personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$114,761 to $124,984 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Providence School District
Nathanael Greene Middle School - Providence, Rhode Island
This job is also posted in Providence Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:5627728
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Apr 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders.
We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 75 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.
The Assistant Principal is responsible for supporting the principal with administering and supervising the total school program by establishing high expectations student achievement; building a positive school climate that supports the whole student; leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction; and building and developing a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve the school's vision and goals. The assistant principal will support the principal in building collaborative partnerships with parents, community members, consultants, as well as, other internal/external resources and stakeholders to implement educational programs, capital improvements, systems reform, tools and other resources to accelerate student achievement.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The assistant principal works under the general supervision of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and reports for conformance to established policies, objectives, rules and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of an instructional, professional, technical and clerical staff.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational administration/leadership; and\
Minimum of five (5) years in teaching experience
Administrative residency in an urban school setting, preferred
Must have had experience in a teacher leadership position which provided the opportunities to engage in the following: lead collaborative data analysis, action planning, lesson study, and peer observation
RIDE Certification Requirements:
Rhode Island Department of Education Certification Building Administration PK-12
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, school operations, and student services
Led and/or supported school improvement planning
Coordinated school engagement activities
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence to lead a community of diverse learners
Focus on action and results in order to create a positive learning culture
Ability to build and lead adult teams to promote the mission and vision of PPSD
Must have the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with people
from diverse populations
Commitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and vision
You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check
Bilingual preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to meeting the education, training, and experience standards:
Must be confidential
Must possess and consistently model excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the building principal, the assistant principal will:
Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have expert instruction and that all team members must be advocates for students
Set high performance goals for themselves and others despite instability and obstacles to success
Create a sense of urgency and takes immediate action to ensure early successes
Establish and monitor high standards for excellence with students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders
Align school resources and prioritizes activities to achieve maximum results based on vision and goals
Relentlessly focus school activities on student achievement
Effectively plan and take action to achieve goals and objectives without direction
Consistently identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively take action to create and implement solutions
Formulate and execute on action plans despite ambiguity, obstacles or resistance.
Establish a culture of learning and achievement
Act consistently to influence others' thinking and behavior to achieve results.
Communicate a clear vision of success and benefits to engage others
Identify and engage stakeholders (e.g. parents, community) to drive consensus, build trust and facilitate change
Influence others to take action and demands change
Effectively build and organize adult teams to mirror vision and produce maximum results
Understand team strengths and gaps
Select assignments to build team capacity
Effectively delegate to others and engage team in decision-making
Encourage learning and consistently provides instruction, expectations, feedback and other developmental activities to encourage leadership and build capacity
Consistently inspire excellence and promote high morale
Quickly recognize patterns and trends related to school performance
Analyze complex information to formulate strategic vision and develop action plans
Identify appropriate metrics and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision-making
Recognize cause and effect between instructional activities and results
Develop right balance of strategic and tactical plans to achieve immediate success while maintaining long-term vision
Develop effective processes to achieve desired results
Consistently take on challenging situations and believes in ability to effect change
Demonstrate strong commitment to others and present ideas with confidence
Take risks to achieve vision and goals, even if they deviate from the norm
Take personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$114,761 to $124,984 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Job ID: 516556780
Originally Posted on: 4/8/2026
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