SY19-20 J.F. Kennedy Academy Assistant Principal

Grade Level: 6-8

Start Date: July 1, 2019 (tentative)

Location: J.F. Kennedy Middle School

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

In 2015, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools partnered to form the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP). SEZP is committed to ensuring that the middle and high schools in "The Zone" are engaging environments where teachers receive the supports they need to grow professionally, and students have the opportunity to acquire the academic and personal skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

Each SEZP school has the autonomy to craft and implement its own, unique vision for success and receives support from an ecosystem of national-caliber partners. Furthermore, Teacher Leadership Teams at each school ensure that teacher voice is heard and that there is strong communication between school administration and staff.

Teaching in SEZP

SEZP is seeking educators who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. We are seeking team players committed to the SEZP mission, high expectations, and their own professional growth. SEZP teachers are expected to:

Create a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning

Collaborate with other teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to ensure instruction is meeting the needs of students

Assess students appropriately, analyze data, and determine appropriate next steps

Ensure that instruction meets needs of all students, including students with special needs and English Language Learners

Communicate regularly with families to solicit input and share academic progress

Participate in regular professional development opportunities before and during the school year

Assistant Principal Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal will act in the capacity of a school administrator and assist the Principal in the performance of duties noted under the following categories:

Leadership

Articulates the vision and mission of the school and the district.

Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional programs using relevant data.

Knows and encourages appropriate uses of instructional technologies.

Involves staff in preparing and implementing professional development plans that are related to high student achievement.

Understands the principles of mentoring and peer coaching.

Promotes activities that honor academic excellence.

Implements the school's and district's goals.

Administration

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

Uses effective methods of personnel selection, supervision, and evaluation.

Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks.

Practices relevant fiscal management policies and procedures.

Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling; as a communication tool; data collection and accountability; and educational research.

Assists in the improvement of instructional programs.

Provides support and leadership in implementing standards-based classrooms.

Understands plant facilities and equipment management.

Equity

Assures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.

Understands, models, and encourages the belief that effort is a key factor in achievement.

Helps all students see themselves as unique individuals responsible for their own actions.

Follows and helps train teachers to use the district's Code of Conduct.

Understands, uses, and supports the use of intervention services for students.

Assures high academic expectations for all students.

Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior.

Community Relations

Involves families and other community members in developing the vision, goals, School Improvement Plans, and programs for the school/district.

Promotes partnerships among staff, families, the business community, and other

community groups and uses community resources to enhance instruction.

Professional Responsibilities

Is familiar with the district's student support services.

Knows multiple strategies to assess student performance.

Understands organizational change, school-based management, and school restructuring.

Understands federal, state, and local laws and regulations including laws on disability, civil rights and responsibilities, issues of liabilities, and requirements of due process.

Participates in parent conferences, PTO work, and community relations.

Takes an active part in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a School Principal/Assistant Principal at the appropriate level.

A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.

Leadership experiences-chairman of teacher's committees, school counselor, officer of professional or community organizations, school administration, SEA career ladder positions, etc. preferred.

Experience in positions of responsibility in professional and community groups preferred.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 011103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.



Primary Location: Kennedy MS
Salary Range: Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule
Shift Type: FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Michael Calvanese
Title: Principal
Phone:
Email: calvanesem@springfieldpublicschools.com