Assistant Principal - Weston Middle School

The Weston Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, student-centered school leader to serve as the Assistant Principal for Weston Middle School. This is an 11-month role, reporting to the Middle School Principal, and serving as a member of the District-wide leadership team. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 150 students (K-12).

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Collaborate with the Middle School Principal in the general administration of the school, and serve as the school leader in the Principal’s absence
• Support the school mission, vision, and goals
• Coordinate efforts to promote a positive school culture and strengthen student engagement
• Lead and support instructional improvement and classroom practice
• Use data to inform decisions to improve student outcomes
• Provide leadership on issues related to student behavior and attendance
• Support, coach, and evaluate teachers, department heads, and support personnel to foster continuous growth
• Plan and implement professional development for staff
• Support the recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts
• Represent the middle school on district committees
• Model strong leadership qualities and exhibit actions that reflect the values of the Weston Public Schools
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal

• Deep knowledge of the state curriculum frameworks and the development of a standards-based classroom environment
• Strong familiarity with social emotional learning, and culturally responsive teaching
• Experience with supporting diverse learners, including multi-lingual learners and students on IEP’s
• Excellent communication skills - clear writer, facilitator, and excellent public speaker
• Unshakeable ethics and integrity
• Humility, resilience, and an eagerness to learn and improve
• Five or more years of exceptional student growth/achievement results as an educator
• Experience in a school leadership role, preferably in a diverse public school setting
• Hold a valid Massachusetts administrator license as a Principal - grades 5-12, by the time of appointment

The Middle School Assistant Principal is a 11-month salaried position (239 days, 212 worked), and the salary range is $135,000-$155,000 per year. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple internal and external opportunities.

The review of applications will begin immediately, with the goal of hiring someone for a July 1st start date. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.

Salary : $135,000 - $155,000