Assistant Principal: N.A. Ferri Middle School

The Superintendent of Johnston Public Schools invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Principal of N.A. Ferri Middle School. The Assistant Principal will play a critical role in shaping the culture, systems, and instructional vision. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong instructional leadership, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to building a positive and inclusive school community. This leader will guide a team of certified administrators, educators, and support interventionists to advance academic excellence and student achievement. Key Responsibilities •Provide instructional leadership to promote high levels of student achievement and continuous school improvement. •Establish a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture that support students, staff, and families. •Recruit, supervise, support, and evaluate faculty and staff. •Lead the development and implementation of curriculum aligned with district and state standards. •Manage school operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and facilities coordination. •Foster strong partnerships with families and the community. •Use data to inform decision making and instructional practices. •Ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and federal requirements. •Collaborate with district leadership on strategic initiatives and long-term planning. Qualifications •Rhode Island certification as a School Principal or eligibility for certification. •Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership or a related field. •Demonstrated experience in elementary education leadership. •Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. •Proven ability to build collaborative teams and positive school culture. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •Experience managing school operations and budgets preferred. Preferred Attributes •Experience opening or leading new programs or initiatives. •Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive practices. •Strong skills in strategic planning and change management. •Ability to engage families and community stakeholders effectively. Compensation Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience, in accordance with district administrative contracts. Application Process Interested candidates should submit: •Letter of interest •Resume •Copies of certification and transcripts •Three professional references Applications should be submitted via SchoolSpring.com. Johnston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the Johnston Public Schools to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department at (401) 233-1900 ext. 2450.