Assistant Principal
Join our team as an Assistant Principal at Pelham High School!
Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.
About the Position:
This position is responsible for assisting the Principal in the planning, organization, administration, and management of the school. The position assists with providing school-wide leadership to promote student achievement and safety of each student and staff member. The assistant ensures a safe and effective educational atmosphere, provides discipline as necessary, and enforces school rules and policy. This position performs duties as assigned by the principal involving major portions of school operations and assumes administration responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal. Special emphasis is placed on student discipline, transportation, special education, student and staff attendance and extra-curricular activities.
In accordance with Ed. 304.01, the assistant principal supports the work of the principal and acts as the principal in their absence. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Promote the success of all students consistent with a vision for learning that is shared and supported by the community, school board and superintendent of schools by:
- Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of best practices for pupils;
- Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
- Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment;
- Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources; and
- Having the knowledge and skills to promote the success of all students by understanding the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context
- Facilitate SST (Student Support Team) weekly counseling meetings. Work collaboratively with the school counseling department and special education team for SST.
- Represent PHS on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) team and communicate with the principal on progress
- Facilitate statewide testing with the school counseling department
- Assist the principal with input on the master schedule
- Collaborate with teachers to implement teaching and learning best practices (including the ED 306 minimum standards)
- Take an active role in department PLCs (professional learning communities)
- Strong background in instructional strategies and assessment practices required
- Evaluate and make recommendations to the building principal and assistant superintendent concerning candidates for professional and nonprofessional positions in accordance with school board policy, or as directed by the superintendent;
- Assign, direct, and be responsible for the evaluation of all personnel employed in the school in accordance with local school board policy, administrative rules, and as directed by the superintendent;
- Create and maintain a healthy culture in conjunction with the principal;
- Assist when necessary with student discipline and address students referred for violations of the handbook, administer disciplinary action as necessary, and notify parents/guardians, teachers and the principal of actions taken;
- Serve on school and district level committees as needed;
- Monitor halls, café, bus and car areas, school grounds and pupil movement to ensure a safe and orderly environment;
- Coordinate fire and bus drills and other emergency response activities;
- Assist in creating duty schedules for staff based on student assignments and the needs of the building;
- Attend and supervise after-school, evening, and weekend school-sponsored events and activities as assigned;
- Seek ways to develop and sustain a climate of mutual respect between and among the students and adults who participate in the school;
- Prepare related reports and records are required by the school, district, state and/or federal government; and,
- Perform any duty assigned by the principal and superintendent in accordance with school board policy, state statutes and the state board of education.
Qualifications:
A masters degree from an accredited educational institution; at least five (5) years of teaching and/or administration experience; demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, technology integration, special education and school operations/programs; current New Hampshire certification or the eligibility to obtain a Principal endorsement.
What We Offer:
Our full-time team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, sick and vacation leave, 2 health plans including a 100% District paid plan, dental coverage, LTD/Life/AD&D coverage, 403b plan, paid holidays and more!!
Selection Process:
Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration/selection committee, followed by the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in the hiring process is nomination by the School Board.