Principal, Grades 9-Post Grad, CRLS

Position: Principal

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS), (Grade 9 - Post-Grad)

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education 

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS):
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is one of the most diverse public high schools in Massachusetts, representing more than 83 countries and a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and lived experiences. Within this vibrant community, students engage in a challenging, rigorous, and supportive learning environment that prepares them for postsecondary success and meaningful participation in a just society.

The school is organized into four Learning Communities—C, R, L, and S—each serving approximately 500 students. Students remain in the same Learning Community throughout high school, enabling strong, sustained relationships with their Dean, Guidance Counselor, Social Worker, School Psychologist, and Clerk. These communities provide a smaller academic “home” where students can access personalized support, encouragement, and guidance.

CRLS operates on a 4x4 Block Schedule consisting of four 85-minute periods per day. This model:

• Deepens active learning and instructional engagement
• Offers opportunities to “double up” on courses in the same year
• Reduces nightly course load and materials
• Provides flexibility for sequential coursework, including up to six levels of Spanish and French, and multi-course pathways in Arabic, Mandarin, Latin, and American Sign Language

The CRLS course catalogue reflects extraordinary breadth, including offerings such as Computer Science, African American History, Leadership & Community Action, Robotics, Oceanography, Modern Dance Company, Digital Film & TV Production, Statistics & Probability, Psychology & Literature, and Advanced Acting and Directing.

Additionally, CRLS houses the Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA), a comprehensive career and technical education program, and the High School Extension Program (HSEP), a smaller, non-traditional high school option located nearby at 359 Broadway.

Our Mission

The Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is an inclusive learning community that challenges and supports all students. Through academic, social, and civic engagement, our students are preparing to contribute to a just society.

CRLS’s core values—Opportunity, Diversity, and Respect—guide our beliefs about learning, community, and equity.

The Opportunity:

The Principal of Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is the instructional, cultural, and operational leader of the school. This leader is responsible for ensuring that CRLS provides a rigorous, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment where every student is known, valued, challenged, and supported.

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, the Principal leads the implementation of the CRLS mission, oversees school improvement planning, strengthens academic and social-emotional systems, supervises all educators and school staff, and ensures alignment with district goals and strategic priorities.

The Principal fosters a culture of belonging and high expectations, builds strong and reciprocal partnerships with families and community organizations, and ensures that CRLS remains a place where students can explore their identities, pursue their interests, and prepare for a wide range of postsecondary pathways. 

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

• Set a clear and compelling vision for high-quality instruction, active learning, and equitable academic outcomes across all classrooms and programs.
• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan aligned with district goals.
• Oversee curriculum, instruction, assessment, and interventions to support diverse learning needs and promote college, career, and civic readiness.
• Conduct frequent classroom observations with curriculum leaders to provide coaching, feedback, and instructional support.
• Ensure implementation of district, state, and federal instructional expectations, including those aligned to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.

Supervision, Talent Development & Professional Culture

• Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and develop a diverse and mission-aligned team of educators and staff.
• Uphold state and district Educator Evaluation Standards with fidelity and clarity.
• Build a collaborative professional culture grounded in equity, continuous improvement, innovation, and reflective practice.
• Lead professional development aligned to school and district priorities, including inclusive instruction, anti-racist practices, and data-informed teaching.
• Coach and develop Assistant Principals and instructional leaders to strengthen school wide leadership capacity.

School Culture, Inclusion & Belonging

• Establish and lead a positive school culture grounded in the core values of Opportunity, Diversity, and Respect.
• Ensure that Learning Communities serve as safe, supportive, and consistent environments where all students experience strong adult relationships and belonging.
• Lead implementation of positive behavioral interventions, restorative practices, and equitable discipline systems.
• Ensure robust communication and engagement structures that welcome student and family voices.
• Model and promote a culture that honors CRLS’s diversity and affirms every student’s identity and lived experience.

Operations, Management & Compliance

• Manage the school budget, ensuring alignment with instructional needs and strategic priorities.
• Oversee building operations, including safety, facilities, custodial services, food services, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of all required reports, documentation, state-mandated protocols, and data submissions.
• Oversee scheduling structures—including the 4x4 Block Schedule—course assignments, student placement, and academic programming.
• Collaborate with district departments to support special education services, 504 plans, English Learner supports, and mental health services.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build strong, reciprocal partnerships with families, grounded in transparency, communication, and shared responsibility for student success.
• Work collaboratively with the School Council, parent/caregiver organizations, and community partners to strengthen school programs and supports.
• Represent CRLS in district, city, and community forums to advance student opportunities and connections.

Collaboration & District Leadership

• Collaborate closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education to implement district priorities and ensure alignment across secondary schools.
• Participate in district leadership meetings and cross-functional initiatives as appropriate.
• Provide regular updates on school progress, needs, emerging issues, and opportunities for improvement. 

Your Skill Set:

You are an inclusive, student-centered, equity-driven leader who:

• Communicates a compelling vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Builds trusting and productive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Understands the complexity of high school programming, scheduling, and student supports.
• Makes informed, timely decisions rooted in data, context, and equity.
• Models visibility, accessibility, and responsiveness across the school.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal judgment, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence.
• Leads teams through change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Centers the CRLS mission and core values in all leadership decisions.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in school administration, educational leadership, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the middle or high school level; leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Success working in an urban setting with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic communities.
• Massachusetts DESE Principal/Assistant Principal licensure or eligibility required.
• Demonstrated success in school leadership, instructional improvement, and building inclusive school cultures.

Terms of Employment: This is a full-time, in-person, exempt position with a 222-day work year. The role requires flexibility, including frequent evening and weekend commitments to fulfill job responsibilities. As an exempt employee, this position is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

How to Join Our Team: 

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your experience, leadership philosophy, and commitment to equity align with the qualifications of this position, and indicate how you learned about this opportunity.

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.

Salary : $199,851 - $216,450