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Reports to: Principal

Salary Range: $162,305 per year 

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 12-Month administrative position (one year term). Other terms are set by the Board of Education in accordance with the New London Administrators' Education Association contract. 

Position Overview This is a One-Year Only administrative appointment for the middle school program situated within our multi-magnet secondary school campus. The Middle School Assistant Principal serves as a vital member of the secondary campus administrative leadership team, providing the strategic oversight and operational management necessary to maintain a high-achieving and innovative learning environment.

Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON ADMINISTRATORS' EDUCATION ASSOCIATIO

Please Note: This posting highlights key responsibilities and qualifications. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of this administrative leadership opportunity.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

This description of the Secondary Assistant Principal is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned or adjusted by the supervisor according to varying needs. 

• Assists with the overall management of the school including academic (Tier 1, 2 and 3), co-curricular, magnet and support programs in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Assists with the promotion of an inclusive and diverse learning culture where every student finds equity, purpose and continually grows academically and emotionally.
• Assists the High School Campus Principal with identifying needs, implements appropriate plans, and assesses results in order to develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assists in establishing annual school improvement goals on a clearly defined priority basis, prepares strategies for achieving those goals, and develops criteria for evaluating the accomplishments of the established goals.
• Assists with managing all building operations.
• Works closely with instructional leaders on curriculum, magnet programming, and assists with the creation of schedules, budget development and assignments of staff.
• Provides support to the High School Campus Principal related to the annual school budgets.
• Responsible for expending district funds ethically and in accordance with district and City policies.
• Develops programs and activities that enhance communication and encourage meaningful involvement by staff, students, parents in the operations of the magnet school.
• Ensures all staff assigned to the building receive an annual performance evaluation, as assigned, under the direction of the High School Campus Principal, co-supervises the activities of the school's certified and non-certified staff members in the performance of their duties and in the improvement of their performance.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation of the school's certified and non-certified staff and in the advancement, transfer, demotion, discipline or severance of these personnel.
• Assists with the necessary paperwork related to staff recruiting and hiring in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
• Assists in developing programs to orient staff to the broad purposes of school, as well as to specific required skills in instructional methodologies and school procedures.
• Attends meetings of the Board of Education and participates as requested by the High School Campus Principal.
• Contributes to the development of district-wide policies.
• Keeps informed on current trends, practices, and research in education by advanced study, by attending conferences, and by other appropriate means.
• Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with students, parents, and community groups to foster understanding and solicit support for overall objectives and programs.
• Assists in directing and supervising support services at the individual school level, such as maintenance; security; food services; transportation; extracurricular activities; and library activities.
• Assists in managing the master schedule to maximize productivity amongst teachers that best algin with the needs of students and academic programming.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with student and parents.
• Assists in operating the school in such a way as to provide the most effective setting for learning possible and takes all reasonable precautions to safeguard the safety, health, and welfare of students and staff members.
• Collaborates with staff, parents and community partners to strengthen engagement and the overall school community.
• Assists in developing a program of public relations furthering the community's understanding and support of the school educational program inclusive of all the magnet pathways.
• Adheres to the Connecticut School Leadership Standards.
• Leads Title IX work as assigned.
• Supports the established goals articulated in the District's long-term strategic plan.

• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent/Designee, Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Pathways and/or the Director of Academics and Professional Learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 092
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or leading at the secondary school level.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.
• Sixth year, doctorate, or another planned program in educational leadership, ELL, or special education
• Knowledge of magnet school program development and implementation
• Knowledge of inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Demonstrated ability to work with and engage educators, community members, and families from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of instructional technology that supports teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of International Education, Arts and/or STEM themes and educational programming
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in an ethnically diverse community

• Experience in supporting building-level Special Education and English Learners programs and services 

Application Process: Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.