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