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Interim Assistant Principal – Amherst Regional Middle School
Interim Assistant Principal – Amherst Regional Middle SchoolAmherst Pelham Regional School District • Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Interim Assistant Principal – Amherst Regional Middle School

Interim Assistant Principal – Amherst Regional Middle School

Amherst Pelham Regional School District • Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District

Interim Assistant Principal Amherst Regional Middle School

Anticipated Start Date : Immediately

Reports To : Principal

Location : Amherst Regional Middle School

Position Type : Interim SY (with possibility of extension)

Position Overview

The Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School Districts are seeking a dynamic and student-centered Interim Assistant Principal to join the leadership team at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School (ARMS). This interim role is designed to provide strong instructional and operational support as we continue to stabilize systems strengthen teaching and learning and ensure a positive and inclusive school climate for all students.

The ideal candidate is an instructional leader first deeply knowledgeable about classroom practice and committed to fostering high-quality instruction supporting teachers and building relationships rooted in respect and trust. This leader must demonstrate excellence in documentation organization time management and communication and bring a steady responsive presence to a fast-paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

  • Support and strengthen high-quality instruction through regular classroom observations feedback cycles and effective coaching.
  • Assist with supervising teaching staff including performing DESE-aligned evaluations and maintaining accurate timely documentation.
  • Analyze student achievement attendance and behavioral data to inform instructional decisions and schoolwide supports.
  • Collaborate with teachers department heads and the Student Academic Success office to support curriculum implementation and intervention systems.
  • Ensure instructional practices align with district priorities including equity-focused culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.

School Climate Culture and Relationships

  • Establish strong relationships with students staff and families modeling professionalism consistency and responsiveness.
  • Support the Principal in cultivating a safe positive and inclusive school environment where every student feels seen heard and respected.
  • Address student discipline using clear restorative and developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Collaborate with counselors support staff and families to develop interventions safety plans and student supports.
  • Serve as a visible presence throughout the school day and at key schoolwide events.
  • Operations Communication & Parent Engagement

  • Support the daily operations of the building including scheduling supervision crisis response and coverage coordination.
  • Communicate effectively with families caregivers and community partners addressing concerns with professionalism empathy and follow-through.
  • Collaborate with the Principal and Superintendents Office on urgent matters including investigations safety incidents or community concerns.
  • Demonstrate strong written communication and documentation practices including logs timelines incident reports and follow-up communications.
  • Organizational Leadership & Management

  • Maintain clear organized systems for tracking evaluations disciplinary actions family communications and operational tasks.
  • Support time-sensitive work such as staffing coverage state reporting and audits.
  • Manage competing priorities with strong time-management skills while ensuring follow-through and attention to detail.
  • Participate in leadership meetings professional development and district-wide initiatives.
  • Serve as acting Principal as needed.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Massachusetts Administrator License (Assistant Principal / Principal PK-8 or 5-12) required.
  • Experience working in a diverse middle school environment (preferred).
  • Strong background in Instructional Leadership (familiarity with DESE evaluation systems MTSS frameworks and data-driven instructional planning) is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise evaluate and support staff effectively.
  • Excellent communication conflict-resolution and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience navigating complex personnel or school culture situations with diplomacy and clarity.
  • Commitment to equity restorative practices and inclusive school culture.
  • Attributes of a Strong Candidate

    We are looking for a leader who :

  • Is steady student-centered and solutions-oriented.
  • Communicates with clarity empathy and professionalism.
  • Can manage complex situations while maintaining composure and follow-through.
  • Builds strong partnerships with staff students and families.
  • Believes deeply in our core values : Respectful. Professional. Student-Centered.
  • Wants to contribute meaningfully to the healing stabilization and growth of our district.
  • Compensation

    Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with the Amherst-Pelham Administrators Association (APAA) contract where applicable.

    Required Experience :

    Staff IC

    Key Skills

    Early Childhood Education,Infant Care,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Child Protective Services,Childhood Development,Experience with Children,Toddler Care

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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