Hampden Meadows Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal - Job Description Hampden Meadows Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: Hold or be eligible for a valid principal’s certificate issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education A Master’s Degree Five years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the upper elementary level Demonstrated leadership and initiative in the field of education Training in the Science of Reading Preferred To support Barrington’s commitment to diversity, and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be expected to include people of all races, ethnicities, creeds, socioeconomic classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, and disability statuses in work activities. REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISES: All certified and non-certified personnel within the building(s) POSITION SUMMARY: The Elementary Assistant Principal assists the Principal in providing instructional leadership, managing school operations, fostering a positive school culture, and supporting student achievement. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, families, and community partners to ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment that promotes academic excellence and student well-being. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Leadership Support the implementation of the school's vision, mission, and improvement goals. Assist in supervising and evaluating instructional staff in accordance with district policies and state regulations. Promote effective teaching practices through classroom observations, feedback, coaching, and professional development. Analyze student performance data and collaborate with staff to improve instructional outcomes. Support curriculum implementation and alignment with state standards. School Climate and Student Support Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture that supports the social, emotional, and academic growth of all students. Assist in the development and enforcement of student behavior expectations and discipline procedures. Implement restorative practices and positive behavior interventions. Work with support staff, special education staff, and intervention teams to support student needs. Address student attendance concerns and implement strategies to improve attendance rates. Operations and Management Assist in managing daily school operations, including supervision schedules, transportation, recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal procedures. Coordinate emergency preparedness, safety drills, and crisis response procedures. Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations. Assist with scheduling, student enrollment, and record maintenance. Support the administration of state and district assessments. Family and Community Engagement Build positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication between home and school. Participate in family engagement activities, school events, and community partnerships. Respond to parent and community concerns in a timely and professional manner. Staff Leadership Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote a culture of continuous improvement. Support staff recruitment and retention efforts. Lead committees, professional learning communities, and school initiatives as assigned. Serve as acting principal in the principal's absence. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to lead and motivate staff toward achieving school goals. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to analyze and use data to improve student achievement. Knowledge of educational laws, regulations, and best practices. Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success. Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend school-related events. OTHER DUTIES: Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrators. PREFERRED: Previous leadership experience such as instructional coach, dean, department chair, or assistant principal. Experience working with diverse student populations. Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, view a computer screen, and sit or stand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move from location to location, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, and drive a vehicle. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of the contract to be determined by the Superintendent. Eleven-month work year. Complete compensation package. Salary to be established by the School Committee. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Committee policy on Evaluation of Administrative personnel. “The Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or status as a disabled veteran, or past or present honorable military service with respect to access to, the provision of, or employment in its educational services, programs and activities, including admissions, athletics and other district programs.” 12/8/2021