Assistant Principal

Overview: 

The Assistant Principal is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to work in a Catholic elementary school. The Assistant Principal is hired by and is directly accountable to the Principal. The Assistant Principal agrees to abide by the educational policies and procedures of St. Mary’s and Bishop Fenwick, as well as comply with the educational policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Boston. The Assistant Principal collaborates with the principal and staff in fostering an educational environment that advances the ministry of Catholic education and remains open to a  teaching role as needed. 

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will possess the following: 

• Master’s degree in educational leadership or a related field 

• At least three years of experience in elementary or middle school settings, including classroom teaching 

• A passion for—and commitment to—Catholic education that supports mission alignment and enrollment growth 

• Licensure in educational leadership (strongly preferred but not required) • Ability to demonstrate that he/she is a practicing Catholic 

Responsibilities:  

The Assistant Principal role is organized around three core leadership pillars that guide all  aspects of the work: 

Spiritual Leadership 

The Assistant Principal serves as a visible and authentic witness to the Catholic faith and fosters a culture rooted in Gospel values. 

• Models and demonstrates a life of faith consistent with Catholic teachings 

• Teaches and acts in accordance with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the CatholicChurch 

• Supports the integration of faith into all aspects of school life 

• Helps cultivate a welcoming, faith-filled community for students, faculty, and  families 

      • Promotes the mission of Catholic education in partnership with school leadership

Instructional Leadership 

The Assistant Principal advances academic excellence by supporting high-quality  instruction, curriculum development, and faculty growth. 

• Evaluates curriculum and supports its ongoing development and alignment 

• Assesses faculty performance in accordance with Archdiocese of Boston  procedures 

• Provides instructional coaching and mentorship, with a strong focus on evaluating  and improving teaching practice 

• Organizes and facilitates meaningful professional development opportunities 

• Uses data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes 

• Maintains a strong focus on student-centered learning and achievement 

Executive Management 

The Assistant Principal ensures effective school operations through organization,  communication, and strategic leadership. 

• Collaborates closely with the principal to develop and implement short- and long term strategic goals 

• Serves as an innovative, strategic thinker, balancing operational needs with  visionary planning 

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, student  matters, and school operations 

• Cultivates a positive, collaborative team culture among faculty and staff 

• Demonstrates strong organizational and leadership skills in managing school  initiatives and priorities 

• Supports daily school operations and carries out responsibilities as assigned by the  principal

Qualities: 

The Assistant Principal of St. Mary’s will: 

• Possess a strong ability to evaluate curriculum  

• Organize professional development  

• Teaches and acts in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the  Catholic Church  

• Assesses faculty progress in accordance with the approved procedures of the  Archdioceses of Boston  

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and  general school matters  

• Be an innovative, strategic thinker in developing short- and long-term plans to  achieve targeted goals for the students and for the school using data to inform decisions  

• Be a leader who is rooted and grounded as well as innovative and responsive, and  who always puts the students at the center of every conversation  

• Have a proven track record of credible experience in teacher mentoring with a particular focus on evaluating instruction  

• Be a practicing Catholic who models and witnesses authentically a life of faith and  who is comfortable being the spiritual role model in the school  

• Possess a natural and credible leadership presence, who will inspire confidence  and cultivate a team spirit and a student-centered focus  

• Be able to work closely with the Principal of St. Mary’s to develop a vibrant, innovative, dynamic model for Catholic education on the North Shore   

Additional Responsibilities: 

The principal may assign additional duties as needed to support the mission and  operations of the school. 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, résumé, and three references to egabbianelli@stmaryschooldanvers.org with “St. Mary’s Assistant Principal” in the subject line of the email.

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