Associate Principal - Dartmouth Middle School

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, required certifications/license and 3 current letters of reference to Dr. June Saba-Maguire, Superintendent of Schools, 8 Bush Street, Dartmouth MA 02748 or by emailing the same to the attention of the Superintendent's administrative assistant, Kate Genthner, at ... you are responding via email, please submit your application response by attaching a single PDF file - which should include all theaforementioned documents - to your email.

Job Requirements
Requirements: Masters degree from an accredited college or university. A valid MA certificate to serve as a high school principal/assistant principal or equivalent. At least five (5) years successful experience in teaching and/or school administration preferably at the middle or high school level. Experience working with high school age students. Background and experience in aligning curriculum with state standards. Background and experience administering various assessments including but not limited to MCAS. Background and experience leading effective teams, analyzing data, and facilitating school improvement planning and professional development. Background and experience using the Massachusetts Educator Evaluation System. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be applicable.At all times, the Associate Principal reports directly to and functions under the direct supervision of the Principal. Under the supervision of the Principal, the Associate Principal will have the authority to perform all of the responsibilities of the Middle School Principal subject to the approval of the Middle School Principal and the Superintendent of Schools.Primary responsibilities of the Associate Principal will be: To assume the duties and responsibilities of the Middle School Principal in their absence. To oversee MCAS (and all responsibilities associated with the administration of such exams), and analysis of data. To assist the Principal with grant-funded programs, the NEASC accreditation process, community outreach, the effective partnership with the SRO, various reports as requested by the Superintendent and evaluations. To support the Assistant Principals with student discipline and to work with the Assistant Principals to develop a constructivist approach to student discipline. To collaborate with district leaders and when appropriate to assume duties related to writing and oversight of high school grants. To collaborate with stakeholders in the development of the School Improvement Plan. To collaborate with district and building-based educators to develop and align curriculum to state standards and make adjustments in alignment with the curriculum revision cycle and School Improvement Plan (SIP). To chair instructional and leadership team meetings and collaborate with lead teachers regarding departmental PLCs and common planning time (CPT). To collaborate with Central Office and building administrators to provide professional development. To perform any other duties as assigned or requested by the Middle School Principal.Terms of Employment:The work year shall consist of 217 days; i.e., the 182 days that school is in session plus thirty-five (35) additional days as determined by the Principal subject to the review and approval of the Superintendent. Salary and working conditions as established in the Agreement between the Dartmouth Administrators Association (DAA) and the Dartmouth School Committee.Evaluation:Performance will be evaluated by the Middle School Principal in accordance with the provisionsand procedures established in the DAA contract.