School Principal - Oliver School, Grades K-4
- Lawrence Public Schools
- Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Full Time
School Principal - Oliver School, Grades K-4
Lawrence Public Schools
Administrative Office - Lawrence, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:5715485
Application Deadline:Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Re-Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
School Principal Grades K-4
Lawrence Public Schools (LPS) serves more than 13,000 students across 26 schools (PK-12) with over 2,800 employees. Approximately 94% of students identify as Hispanic/Latino, 71% speak a language other than English at home, and 31% are multilingual learners.
Our mission is to provide all students with a high-quality education that closes opportunity gaps across the Commonwealth. Through our open architecture model, principals, educators, and families have the autonomy to design school programs that best meet student needs.
LPS is grounded in four core pillars:
Rigorous Standards - Standards-aligned curriculum and instruction
Enrichment Opportunities - Access to arts, athletics, and extracurriculars
Mindset - A culture of effort, resilience, and growth
Critical Thinking - Instruction that develops higher-order thinking
Role
The Principal serves as the instructional and organizational leader of the school, responsible for driving student achievement, developing staff, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
This role requires a leader who can translate vision into practiceusing data, coaching, and systems to deliver measurable results for all students, particularly multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
Ensure rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in all classrooms
Lead data-driven cycles of assessment, analysis, and instructional improvement
Implement effective supports for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
Staff Leadership & Talent Management
Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain high-quality staff
Provide consistent coaching and feedback to improve instructional practice
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
School Culture & Student Support
Establish a structured, inclusive, and achievement-oriented school culture
Oversee student behavior systems and disciplinary practices
Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students
Data & Continuous Improvement
Set clear, measurable schoolwide goals for student achievement
Monitor progress and adjust strategies based on data
Lead action planning to address student learning gaps
Family & Community Engagement
Build strong relationships with families and community partners
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and school priorities
Engage stakeholders in supporting student success
Operations & Management
Oversee scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and daily school operations
Ensure efficient systems that maximize instructional time
Maintain compliance with district and state requirements
Qualifications
Massachusetts DESE Principal/Assistant Principal license (K-5 or 6-8), or eligibility
Master's degree in education or a related field
Demonstrated success improving student outcomes, particularly for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and other historically underserved groups
Strong instructional leadership and experience leading school improvement efforts
Experience managing staff, budgets, and school operations
Proven ability to build relationships with staff, families, and community stakeholders
Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
Authorization to work in the United States
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $127,813.00 - $173, 677.00. - Commensurate with experience.
Lawrence Public Schools offers a competitive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, in accordance with state and federal law. Retaliation against individuals who report or oppose discrimination is strictly prohibited.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.
Position Type:Full-time
Salary:$127,813 to $173,677 Per Year
Lawrence Public Schools
Administrative Office - Lawrence, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID:5715485
Application Deadline:Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Re-Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
School Principal Grades K-4
Lawrence Public Schools (LPS) serves more than 13,000 students across 26 schools (PK-12) with over 2,800 employees. Approximately 94% of students identify as Hispanic/Latino, 71% speak a language other than English at home, and 31% are multilingual learners.
Our mission is to provide all students with a high-quality education that closes opportunity gaps across the Commonwealth. Through our open architecture model, principals, educators, and families have the autonomy to design school programs that best meet student needs.
LPS is grounded in four core pillars:
Rigorous Standards - Standards-aligned curriculum and instruction
Enrichment Opportunities - Access to arts, athletics, and extracurriculars
Mindset - A culture of effort, resilience, and growth
Critical Thinking - Instruction that develops higher-order thinking
Role
The Principal serves as the instructional and organizational leader of the school, responsible for driving student achievement, developing staff, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
This role requires a leader who can translate vision into practiceusing data, coaching, and systems to deliver measurable results for all students, particularly multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
Ensure rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in all classrooms
Lead data-driven cycles of assessment, analysis, and instructional improvement
Implement effective supports for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
Staff Leadership & Talent Management
Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain high-quality staff
Provide consistent coaching and feedback to improve instructional practice
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
School Culture & Student Support
Establish a structured, inclusive, and achievement-oriented school culture
Oversee student behavior systems and disciplinary practices
Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students
Data & Continuous Improvement
Set clear, measurable schoolwide goals for student achievement
Monitor progress and adjust strategies based on data
Lead action planning to address student learning gaps
Family & Community Engagement
Build strong relationships with families and community partners
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and school priorities
Engage stakeholders in supporting student success
Operations & Management
Oversee scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and daily school operations
Ensure efficient systems that maximize instructional time
Maintain compliance with district and state requirements
Qualifications
Massachusetts DESE Principal/Assistant Principal license (K-5 or 6-8), or eligibility
Master's degree in education or a related field
Demonstrated success improving student outcomes, particularly for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and other historically underserved groups
Strong instructional leadership and experience leading school improvement efforts
Experience managing staff, budgets, and school operations
Proven ability to build relationships with staff, families, and community stakeholders
Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
Authorization to work in the United States
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $127,813.00 - $173, 677.00. - Commensurate with experience.
Lawrence Public Schools offers a competitive benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, in accordance with state and federal law. Retaliation against individuals who report or oppose discrimination is strictly prohibited.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.
Position Type:Full-time
Salary:$127,813 to $173,677 Per Year
Job ID: 521305912
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026
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