Assistant Principal

District Description:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com

Role Description:

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Assistant Principal at Chelsea Public Schools, located in Chelsea, MA. The Assistant Principal will assist in managing daily school operations, supporting faculty and staff, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include implementing school policies, monitoring student performance, maintaining discipline, and fostering a strong school culture. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders, supporting professional development for staff, and promoting equity and inclusivity across the school community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the design of the school’s targeted and comprehensive school improvement plan, which is focused on equity and culturally responsive practices, that results in improved outcomes for students.
• Implement consistent and rigorous standards-aligned curriculum supported by high quality instructional resources.
• Provide development of all staff to provide students with powerful teaching and learning experiences that prepare them for college and career.
• Establish a strong system of professional learning that supports individual school needs and is linked to the District’s Instructional Strategy.
• Support the continued development of collaborative educator teams that regularly use student performance data to inform teaching practice and school-wide improvement.
• Facilitate the design of a targeted and comprehensive school improvement plan that results in improved outcomes for students.
• Ensure that the school provides an individualized learning experience that is tailored to students’ academic, social-emotional, cultural and behavioral needs.
• Recruit, interview, hire and retain high quality educators.
• Work closely with all stakeholders for form a community partnership of educators and parents.
• Promote effective communication with families and community.
• Utilize culturally sensitive practices to ensure that all families are welcome and can contribute in the educational process.
• Serve as a model for continuous learning and reflective practice.
• Promote and maintain high standards for staff, students and community members in relation to the Vision and Strategic Objective of the school and district.
• Provide staff with meaningful feedback through the supervision and evaluation process that accelerates school and district improvement.
• Ensure effective usage of school supplies and for timely distribution, monitoring, and acquisition of proper and pertinent textbooks;
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by Principal

Qualifications:

• Leadership and organizational skills to manage school operations, guide staff, and oversee student programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, students, families, and community stakeholders
• Proven track record in student achievement, instructional strategies, and curriculum development
• Expertise in conflict resolution, student discipline, and fostering a positive school environment
• Knowledge of equity practices and a commitment to promoting inclusivity within the school community
• Ability to assess and support teacher performance and spearhead professional development
• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Licensure or certification as an administrator in the state of Massachusetts
• Experience working in a diverse and urban school environment is preferred
• Above qualifications may be waived by the Superintendent of Schools
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Experience with English Language Learners and/or Special Education Students
• Experience in collaborative educational environment and shared decision-making modeled on Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Terms: 

In accordance with the provision of the district’s contract with the Chelsea Administrations’ Association (CAA), 210 Days. See CAA Salary Scale and Contract on our website: https://www.chelseaschools.com/departments/human-resources-home-page/employee-information/contracts

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.