This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in planning, organizing, administering, and managing Pelham High School. The position provides school-wide leadership to promote student achievement and ensure the safety of students and staff, and the person filling it will ensure a safe and effective educational atmosphere, provide discipline, and enforce school rules and policy. The Assistant Principal performs duties assigned by the Principal, involving major portions of school operations, and assumes administrative responsibility for the school in the Principal's absence. Special emphasis is placed on student discipline, transportation, special education, student and staff attendance, and extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities
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
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)
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
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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 as required by the school, district, state, and/or federal government
Perform any duty assigned by the Principal and Superintendent in accordance with school board policy, state statutes, and the state board of education
Requirements
Master's 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
Benefits
Sick and vacation leave
2 health plans including a 100% District paid plan
Dental coverage
LTD/Life/AD&D coverage
403b plan
Paid holidays
Application Process
Initial phone interview
In-person interview with school administration/selection committee
Interview with the Superintendent of Schools
Nomination by the School Board
About the Company
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, the district provides a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. The district's goals are 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.
