School Principal

Principal - Amesbury Innovation High School The Amesbury School District seeks a dynamic, energetic and detail oriented individual to be the instructional leader of the Amesbury Innovation High School. Job Goals: The Principal will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Amesbury Innovation High School. This person will serve as the school’s leader, ensuring the most optimal learning experience for each student. Supervision: Reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher Valid Massachusetts license/certification as a high school principal Minimum of 5 years in public school education at the high school level, two years of which must have been working with students highly at-risk preferably in an alternative setting Experience in school administration, preferably as a high school principal or assistant principal Experience with supervision & evaluation Understanding of curriculum and assessment, ideally for implementation in an alternative setting Performance Responsibilities: Oversight and leadership of curriculum, instruction, and assessment Implements all State and District policies, rules and regulations Experience in hiring, development, supervision and evaluation of all staff Prepares and administers the school’s annual budget allocations Develops annually a Master Schedule for the building. This schedule shall reflect the individual needs of the students as well as provide for the implementation of the school’s goals and objectives. Takes responsibility for the safety of students and personnel in the building Enforce the school’s discipline code as required Provides building based professional development Maintains appropriate records in accordance with federal and state regulations and policies Complies with all DESE rules and regulations associated with Innovation Schools Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent Compensation: Salary and benefits to be negotiation with Superintendent Start Date: July 1, 2025 Timeline: Application deadline: May 14 Application Review: May 15-16 Interviewee Selection and Notification: May 19-23 Interviews Conducted: May 27-29 Finalist Interviews/Selection of Principal: June 2-5 School Profile: AIHS consists of approximately 47 students grades 9-12 Community Profile: The City known as the Town of Amesbury is an attractive New England community on the perimeter of metropolitan Boston. Incorporated in 1668, the city’s location on two major interstates (I-95 and I-495) allows its 17,000 residents to take advantage of an easy commute to Boston as well as numerous nearby coastal and mountainous recreational opportunities. With roots as a farming community, Amesbury’s location on the Merrimack River gave way to a rise in mill buildings in the early 1800’s. The city’s mill buildings manufactured a variety of items with the most popular being carriages and textiles. The manufacture of automobile bodies began in the late 1800s and continued until the start of the Great Depression. Amesbury has mindfully retained significant amounts of open space, revitalized and created a vibrant downtown, and maintains a supportive and harmonious local government. The city offers many cultural and recreational opportunities including a scenic river walk, parks, playgrounds, and celebrates Amesbury Days, an annual citywide event designed to showcase Amesbury’s unique heritage. In the Amesbury Public Schools, we are unconditionally committed to the growth of every child. By creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that provides dynamic learning experiences, the highest quality staff, and a vitally involved community, every child experiences success. The core values of the Amesbury Public Schools as stated in the District Strategy are: Communication Respectfully communicating with all community members in a timely, clear, and honest way Academic Excellence Conscientiously pursuing excellence in our teaching and learning to provide diverse learning opportunities Relationships Intentionally building caring connections to enhance engagement, collaboration, and belonging in the Amesbury community. Equity and Inclusion Actively cultivating an equitable and inclusive learning environment where each individual is able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and acceptance. Application Process: For further information, please contact: Daniel Grayton Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Amesbury Public Schools 5 Highland Street, Amesbury, MA 01913 Phone: (978) 388-0507 Email: Daniel.Grayton@amesburyma.org All applications and information must be received on or before Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Please do not contact School Committee members or other members of the administration. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.