Interim Assistant Principal- Elementary

The John F. Kennedy is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Interim Assistant Principal for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2026. The Interim Assistant Principal will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.   

The John F. Kennedy School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 480 students in grades Kindergarten through 5.  The John F. Kennedy is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.  

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

The Interim Elementary Assistant Principal works in collaboration with the Building Principal and Team Chair to support the teaching and learning of students, ensure the health and safety of the school community, and foster a positive school and community environment. The Interim Elementary Assistant Principal has a shared responsibility for supervision and evaluation of staff, scheduling, MCAS administration, instructional leadership, daily school operations, and student accountability.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promote a positive climate for learning and actively works to create an inclusive and safe environment that allows all members of the school community to focus on learning
2. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to educational equity and instructional excellence
3. Advocate and drive the school and district mission, vision, and strategic direction
4. Lead or collaborate with others on curricular, instructional and assessment initiatives
5. Work closely with Team Chair and other members of Student Services
6. Support the Principal in the building of the master and duty schedule
7. Lead and support restorative practices
8. Lead and/or participate in student involved investigations including student discipline, bullying, Harassment, Civil Rights, Title IX, and Title VI
9. Supervise and evaluate teaching staff and other building staff as assigned, in accordance with the district’s evaluation plan
10. Facilitate yearly MCAS Administration
11. Participate and/or supports the facilitation of the ILT (instructional leadership team), ALT (Academic Leadership Team) and SST/SRT (Student Support/Response Team)
12. Collaborate with the school and district staff in facilitating data-driven analysis and discussions regarding student performance
13. Support and/or facilitates building based professional learning and faculty meetings to foster a culture of collaboration and commitment to all students
14. Supervise school wide events and daily operations, as assigned
15. Maintain positive and professional communication with students, staff, parents/guardians and the community
16. Work with parents/guardians and the community to create and foster active involvement within the school community in support of students
17. Serve as a key member of the leadership team
18. Act on behalf of the Principal in the Principal’s absence when instructed to do so
19. Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree (preferred)
2. Massachusetts DESE Assistant/Principal PreK-8 Certification
3. A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
4. Experience working in an administrative role with supervisory responsibilities preferred
5. Proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to: administrators, parents/guardians, teachers, students, other school staff and visitors
6. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
7. Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
8. Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
9. Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
10. Employment based on successful completion of CORI and fingerprinting background check
11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 210 days

COMPENSATION: Per the Union A Collective Barginning Agreement, specifically Appendix H 

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.