What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal (Elementary School) position at Lincoln Elementary School PreK-4?
Assistant Principal
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Assistant Principal shall assist the PRINCIPAL in working with the Central Administration School Development and Improvement Team and with the Professional Staff and parent body of the school, to develop the distinctive educational mission of the school, including the school's educational organization, staffing pattern and parent involvement mechanisms.
The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall assist the PRINCIPAL to faithfully and effectively perform such duties and responsibilities as called for by:
- M.G.L., Chapter 71 (amended by the Education Reform Act of 1993)
- Policies of the Lowell School Committee
- Directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his designees
- The school's annual School Improvement Goals
- The regulations and requirements of grants, special or mandated program
The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall assist the PRINCIPAL to faithfully and effectively:
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment;
- Promote participatory decision making including staff, parents, community and students;
- Develop school improvement goals designed to affect improved student outcomes;
- Assure equity and inclusion for all students;
- Evaluate and modify curriculum and extra curriculum activities on an ongoing basis;
- Evaluate staff and promote professional development;
- Continually assess and maintain adequate and appropriate educational materials;
- Maintain clear and effective communications;
- Perform all such tasks as the Principal may deem necessary to carry-out the duties and responsibilities listed above.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure valid for service as an elementary and/or middle school teacher in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Licensure valid for service as Principal/Assistant Principal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- At least five years successful teaching or related experience.
REPORTS TO: Principal
EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year 2026/27
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per LSAA contract
SALARY: As per LSAA contract