Principal/Assistant Head of School

The 5-12 Principal/Assistant Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program at Rising Tide as the instructional leader, supporting teachers, students, and families.

Rising Tide is a strong school community and a 2025 School of Recognition due to strong student achievement and growth. Rising Tide is looking for a strong leader to support an educational environment that is safe and supportive, honors diversity, promotes a sense of belonging and inclusion, and provides equity. This leader will also provide instructional leadership for the 5-12 program, promoting a strong academic program with an emphasis on skills that aligns the Schoolwide Objectives & Benchmark Skills with the MA Curriculum Frameworks and supports an Inquiry & Skills approach to teaching and learning.

Candidates should apply by Friday, April 24, 2026 for priority consideration.

Full Job Description

Reports to: Head of School

Supervises: Academic Dean, Department Chairs, Director of College & Future Planning, General Education

Teachers, Middle School Assistant Principal, Middle School Dean of Community, Program

Administrator, Upper School Assistant Principal, Upper School Dean of Community

Team(s): Senior Leadership Team, Program Leadership Team, Department Chairs, Advisory

Team Leaders, Student Support Team, Crisis Response Team

The 5-12 Principal/Assistant Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day operation

of the program at Rising Tide as the instructional leader, supporting teachers, students,

and families.

Responsibilities

● Support an educational environment that is safe and supportive, honors diversity,

promotes a sense of belonging and inclusion, and provides equity

● Lead the Program Leaders and Faculty in creating and maintaining a positive school

climate for all members of the school community through regular positive presence

during school programming:

○ Student arrival and dismissal

○ Advisory, classes, lunch, academic support, hallways, and common areas

○ Sports, arts, club, curricular, and social events

○ School community events

● Provide instructional leadership for 5-12 program, promoting a strong academic

program with an emphasis on skills that aligns the Schoolwide Objectives & Benchmark

Skills with the MA Curriculum Frameworks and supports an Inquiry & Skills approach to

teaching and learning

● Coordinate the professional development of the faculty

● Lead the mentoring program for the faculty

● Manage, support, coach, and evaluate Academic Dean, Assistant Principals, Deans of

Community, Department Chairs, Director of College & Future Planning, Program

Administrator, and General Education Teachers in alignment with the philosophy and

approach of the school

● Manage the evaluation of general education teachers in alignment with the philosophy

and practice of the school, working with the Academic Dean, Department Chairs, and

Assistant Principals to lead cycles of observation and feedback throughout the school

year

● Provide recommendations to the Head of School for hiring and terminating faculty

members

● Oversee the management of the academic calendar

● Oversee the development of core and special schedules to maximize student learning

and faculty collaboration

● Oversee the management of special events and field work

● Lead Morning Meetings and other community events and gatherings

● Communicate with students, faculty members, and families about school programs and

special events

● Collaborate with the Head of School and program leaders to support student

recruitment, enrollment, orientation, retention, and future planning

● Present at open house and orientation events

● Attend and supervise extra events and coordinate attendance of other school leaders

● Attend and help lead weekly, after-school Department Chair and Advisory Team Leader

meetings

● Conduct Principal Hearings, including hearings for potential long-term suspension

and/or expulsion of students

● Approve purchase orders for resources requests from faculty

● Collaborate with Head of School and Director of Finance, Facilities, and Human

Resources in budget planning

● Support the Head of School in the review of and updates to school policies and

publications

● Serve as Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Decision Maker

Compensation and Start Date

The salary range for this position is $115,00 to $130,00. The final offered salary will be

commensurate with the candidate’s skills, experiences, and qualifications. The start date for

this role will be July 1, 2026.

How to Apply

Please complete the application found at this link to apply. Candidates should apply by

Friday, April 24, 2026 for priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rising Tide Charter Public School provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified

employees and applicants by prohibiting discrimination because of race, religion, color,

gender, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy,

veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.