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

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