Interim Assistant Principal - Amherst Regional Middle School Job at Amherst Pelham Regional School District, Amherst, MA

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  • Amherst Pelham Regional School District
  • Amherst, MA

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

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Interim role, Work at office, Immediate start,

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