Anticipated Start Date: August 4, 2026
Reports To: Principal
Location: Amherst Regional Middle School
Position Type: Full-Time (School Year - 232 Days)
Amherst Regional Middle School is seeking a highly skilled and student-centered Assistant Principal to provide immediate leadership support. We are seeking a steady, collaborative, and highly professional leader who can partner closely with the Principal to ensure a safe, supportive, and productive environment for all students and staff.
The Assistant Principal will play a pivotal role in supporting day-to-day operations, assisting with staff supervision and evaluation, responding to student and staff concerns, and fostering a positive school climate. This role requires someone who is grounded, adaptable, skilled in relationship-building, and able to support the Principal as needed.
A strong background in Special Education is highly desirable given the needs of the building and the work ahead.
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Support the Principal in managing school-wide operations.
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Serve as a dependable administrative partner who can assume leadership responsibilities when the Principal is addressing urgent or sensitive matters.
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Attend and facilitate staff meetings, grade-level team meetings, and crisis or problem-solving meetings as needed.
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Assist with educator evaluation, including observations, feedback cycles, and documentation within the district’s evaluation framework.
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Help ensure that evaluation processes remain timely, thorough, and supportive, even as building needs fluctuate.
Provide coaching, structured support, and accountability for staff as appropriate.
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Oversee student discipline consistent with district policy and restorative practices.
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Partner with counselors, special educators, and student services staff to meet student needs and strengthen support systems.
Collaborate on crisis response, safety assessments, and family communication as needed.
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Contribute actively to strengthening a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school culture.
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Serve as a visible, engaged leader who builds trust with students, staff, and families.
Model professionalism, emotional steadiness, and clear communication.
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Work closely with the Principal to monitor and ensure adherence to district expectations and maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for all.
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Provide an additional administrative presence to help address concerns promptly and equitably.
Support staff through change by demonstrating relational skill, empathy, and unwavering professionalism.
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Massachusetts Administrator License (Assistant Principal/Principal, PK-8 or 5-12) required.
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Leadership experience at the middle school level (preferred) or other school settings.
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Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and support staff effectively.
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Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
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Experience navigating complex personnel or school culture situations with diplomacy and clarity.
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Strong background in Special Education (highly preferred).
Commitment to equity, restorative practices, and inclusive school culture.
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Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with the Amherst-Pelham Administrators Association (APAA) contract where applicable.
