Arlington Elementary - Assistant Principal

About Arlington Elementary School Arlington Elementary School is a K-4 school serving a diverse student population, including many multilingual learners. As a school engaged in significant improvement efforts, Arlington is seeking leaders who embrace feedback, value collaboration, and are committed to accelerating outcomes for all students. Staff participate in ongoing coaching, Common Planning Time (CPT), Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and professional development focused on evidence-based and inclusive instructional practices, schoolwide systems, and student support. Position Overview The Assistant Principal will serve as a key member of the school leadership team and will lead the development of a strong school culture, consistent discipline systems, restorative practices, Collaborative Problem Solving, and schoolwide routines. This leader will partner with students, families, staff, and district partners to create a safe, predictable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students are ready to learn. Key Responsibilities • Lead schoolwide culture systems, including routines for arrival, dismissal, transitions, hallways, cafeteria, recess, bathrooms, assemblies, and common spaces. • Implement fair, developmentally appropriate, and restorative discipline practices that promote reflection, repair, accountability, and successful re-entry into learning. • Support schoolwide implementation of Collaborative Problem Solving, de-escalation, co-regulation, trauma-informed practices, and proactive student support planning. • Coach teachers and paraprofessionals on classroom routines, behavior response, restorative conversations, neutral language, and consistent adult expectations. • Use behavior, attendance, discipline, referral, and student support data to identify patterns, monitor progress, and strengthen schoolwide systems. • Partner with the Wellness Team, counselors, special education staff, ESL staff, classroom teachers, and families to support students with significant dysregulation or unsafe behavior. • Communicate proactively and respectfully with families regarding student behavior, safety, support plans, progress, and next steps. • Model professionalism, emotional regulation, strong follow-through, reflective practice, and solution-oriented leadership. Who Thrives at Arlington? Successful Arlington leaders are collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented. They believe all students can achieve at high levels, view multilingualism as an asset, and are committed to continuous improvement and student success. The ideal candidate builds trust with students, families, and staff; responds to challenging behavior with calm and consistency; balances care, accountability, safety, and learning; and can move schoolwide systems from planning to implementation.

Salary : $113,059 - $124,424