Vice Principal- Middle School

Vice Principal- Breed Middle School

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as a Principal 5-12 from the Massachusetts Department of Education and SEI endorsement. 
• Master’s Degree in an appropriate field. 
• Experience teaching at the secondary level in an urban environment 
• Experience in school admistration preferred 
• Thorough knowledge of public education in Massachusetts, administration/supervision, and curriculum development.
• In-depth understanding of Chapter 37H and Chapter 37H ½ and Chapter 37H ¾ laws as they pertain to student discipline. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the Professional Standards for Administrators as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  
• Works with the Principal and leadership team to enable continual school improvement and to establish goals and objectives of the school based upon student needs, community concerns, district goals, and NEASC recommendations.
• Sits on School Improvement Planning Team.
• Assists the Principal in the evaluation of all personnel in the school.
• Plans and implements all scheduling.
• Supports the Principal on goals of drop-out prevention, increased inclusion practices, and use of data to inform instruction.
• Works with the Principals to establish a safe, well-disciplined and productive learning environment for all students in accordance with the discipline code as established by the Lynn School Committee.
• Assists the Principal in overseeing student activity programs and athletics and shall attend extra-curricular events as frequently as possible.
• Collaborates with the Chief Attendance and Discipline Officer of the Lynn Public Schools and Officer Oren Wright, Lynn Police Liaison for School Security and Emergency Planning, in all aspects of school discipline.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and/or Principal.

REPORTS TO:          Principal

EVALUATION:         Performance will be evaluated by the Principal.

SALARY:                $135,970.25

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard                              Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan  (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.  Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable.  Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

Salary : $135,000 - $140,000