Assistant Principal of Student Support, Grades 9-12, CRLS

Position: Assistant Principal of Student Support, Grades 9-12

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Principal of Student Support will report directly to the Principal and will work cooperatively with the Assistant Principal of Academics, Deans of Curriculum, and Deans of Students to build a positive, effective school-wide climate and to develop and student support systems and activities within a comprehensive program that enhances student engagement and achievement, helping all students meet Cambridge Rindge and Latin School academic, social, and civic learning expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Community Building:

• Collaborate with the CRLS Principal, leadership team, and relevant team representative from the Office of Student Services to devise programming and systems that best support students qualifying in all high-need categories, i.e., students with disabilities, English language learners, and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Propose and support community building and student recognition activities with Deans of Students across and within learning communities.
• Oversee viable and supported school-wide student government and class activities, programs, and advisors
• Supervise, support, and initiate school hour and after-school programs to increase student engagement and achievement through activities that address the wide range of academic, social, and developmental needs of students, including student clubs and club advisors, homework support, counseling, intervention, and youth empowerment activities, and other opportunities designed to meet student needs and interests.
• Initiate the planning process to implement requirements for student extracurricular participation.
  
  

School Climate

• Facilitate meetings of Deans of Students, the Director of Safety and Security, and staff, and others to promote consistent application of Student Handbook policies and procedures across learning communities for compliance with expectations for behavior.
• Support school-wide efforts with Deans of Students to increase student attendance in school and classes, and to oversee related data reporting and analysis.
• Work with the Deans of Students to promote teacher capacity to foster an effective classroom environment.
• Supervise and evaluate the teacher in charge of 504s.
• Oversee the conflict mediation program.
• Publish student and other handbooks and documents as needed. Work with the data center to prepare reports that provide student participation rates, trends, and program analyses.
  
  

Facilities Oversight

• Assume responsibility for oversight of facilities maintenance, building permits, and evaluation of custodial staff to ensure a safe and clean building; collaborate with central administration staff on building and grounds construction projects.
• Supervise the lunch period, including assignment of safety specialists and administrators to ensure optimal conditions for safety and cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
  
  

School-Wide Special Events

• Coordinate CRLS Graduation and other school special events.
• Coordinate with staff to schedule student activities for scheduled X-block periods and other school-wide events and assemblies, including the opening of school orientation activities.
  
  

Other

• Conduct evaluations, participate in hiring committees, and perform other duties as needed.
• Oversee the Crisis Response Team data reporting.
• Provide student supervision during lunch periods and transitions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Master’s degree with coursework in educational administration; five years teaching/administrative experience, preferably in a diverse urban, multicultural, multilingual setting. Required Massachusetts licensure/certification: Principal/Assistant Principal 9-12.

Work Year

11 months

Some specific details of job duties are subject to change.

How To Join Our Team

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

Applications Requested by: ASAP

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.