ABOUT THIS JOB POSTING
This job posting is for all individuals interested in Assistant Principal/Assistant Head of School or other school based administrator roles in the Boston Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. By submitting your application to this posting, you have the opportunity to participate in a pre-screening interview and to become a part of the district's priority candidate pipeline. When schools post positions on or after March 1st, you will be invited to apply to individual school postings.

School leaders will have access to this pipeline and can utilize it to hire for administrative team member positions.

WHY LEAD IN BPS:
We are committed to our students and have a track record of success.
As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to partnering with families to transform the lives of all children through exemplary teaching and leadership. We partner with families, communities and students to create welcoming environments that meet the needs of all learners. Together, we work to develop within every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life. There are many positive indicators for the growth of opportunity for our students in Boston. Student performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the national report card, makes BPS the first urban district to meet their marks in both English and Math for both tested grades. Our graduation rates have increased steadily, reaching their highest ever point in 2018 at 75%.

We serve a richly diverse community of students and families.
Boston Public Schools is quickly becoming one of the most diverse school districts in the country. Our 46,000 students reflect Boston's vibrant blend of cultures, representing 140 countries and speaking 80 languages. Eighty six percent of our students identify as black, Latino or Asian, and 45% have a first language other than English. Our learners hold a wide variety of learning styles and have varying levels of unique needs with 21% of students on IEPs. Overall, 71% of our students qualify as Economically Disadvantaged. As a leader in BPS, you will be immersed in our rich community cultures and have the opportunity to close the opportunity gaps that persist in our city and nation.

We support our leaders to learn, grow, and succeed.
As a part of the school based leadership team, you will be involved in the professional learning offered through the school site. Additionally, you will also have access to district provided professional learning opportunities that are job embedded and relevant to your role. Newer leaders also receive additional professional learning and mentoring from seasoned and successful leaders. We deeply value the knowledge and skills Assistant Principals/Headmasters and other administrative leaders gain from leading in our schools and view members of our school based leadership teams as potential future school leaders in the district.

We have a highly-supported, world-class teacher and staff community.
As a leader in Boston Public Schools, you will be surrounded by a team as you support students and families. These teams are an integral part of the community and many roles are supported through central office development. It is highly competitive to attain a job teaching in Boston Public Schools and we are proud to have a talented and dedicated teacher force. Our teachers are supported and developed through multiple pathways, starting with new teacher development and continuing through teachers' careers.

Who we are looking for:
Boston Public Schools knows that having a great leadership team in every building is essential to ensuring students get the education they deserve. Here in Boston, great leaders are passionate about urban education, drive student achievement, reflect the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students, and have a strong commitment to the City of Boston. We seek leaders that are culturally, instructionally and operationally proficient and are able to bring these competencies to best serve all students in their buildings.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of the Assistant Principal/Assistant Heads of School and other school based administrators is designed by each school leader to meet the needs of a specific school and responsibilities will vary accordingly. Assistant Principals/Assistant Heads of Schools and other administrative team members will support and communicate the vision of the school leader. They must demonstrate strength in instructional leadership, management & operations, family & community engagement, and professional culture. Job duties may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

Instructional Leadership

• Embrace, communicate, and enlist others in the belief that all students can and will learn
• Communicate belief in culturally responsive teaching practices and support teachers in employing them.
• Conduct regular observations of instruction and planning. Give feedback that drives improvement in teaching and learning to close achievement and opportunity gaps.
• Facilitate the use of various formal and informal assessments. Use and support data-based decision making in planning and delivering instruction and interventions
• Utilize data to set and meet goals for school improvement
• Use frequent observation, data, and evaluation guidelines to assign well-supported ratings for performance
• Collaborate to or independently lead an impactful school leadership team

Management & Operations

• Establish and maintain systems and routines that ensure a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment
• Establish and maintain systems and routines to support all students to reach high behavioral expectations
• Lead recruitment and hiring processes that result in the hiring of effective educators that reflect the diversity of our student population
• Follow rules and regulations related to laws, collective bargaining agreements, and expenditures

Family and Community Engagement

• Use and maintain partnerships that support culturally responsive practices that ensure all families are welcome and can contribute to the school community. Support educators in doing the same.
• Engage in and support educators to regularly collaborate with families to identify strengths and needs of students and make appropriate plans to support all students
• Reach out to families with concerns and work to reach solutions that are in the best interest of students

Professional Culture

• Support high expectations of achievement for all students through a personal commitment to, articulation of, and enlistment in culturally responsive school vision, core values, and mission
• Engage in and lead all educators in reflecting on the effectiveness of their practice to achieve improved results
• Engage staff, students, and families in developing a vision for student preparedness for college and career
• Resolve conflicts in a constructive manner and build consensus around critical decisions

Qualifications
At a minimum, candidates must have:

• BA
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Depending on the position, candidates will require:

• MA DESE Principal/Assistant Principal license OR
• Supervisor/director license and a content area license

Qualifications: Preferred

• Masters
• Teaching and leadership experience in an urban public school setting
• Bilingual
• Boston resident