Purpose: The Assistant Principal's primary purpose is to provide support to the building Principal for the overall operation of the school.

Supervisor: Building Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

• New Hampshire Credential/Certification as a Principal, Associate Principal, or in another related or appropriate area.
• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
• Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
  -3�5 years of successful administrative experience, preferably at the elementary level
  -Deep understanding of elementary child development, with the ability to translate that knowledge into developmentally appropriate practices, supports, and expectations
  -Strong expertise in student behavior systems and supports, including proactive, restorative, and responsive approaches to student needs
  -Demonstrated ability to analyze behavioral and academic data to inform decision-making and guide interventions
  -Experience supporting and coaching staff in classroom management strategies and differentiated instruction
  -Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families, especially during challenging situations
  -Strong communication skills, including the ability to navigate difficult conversations with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
  -Experience contributing to or leading MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) frameworks
  -Ability to stay calm, flexible, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced, prek- 6 student-centered environment
  -Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating a supportive school culture for all learners

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proficient with technology, including relevant software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Knowledge  

• Instructional procedures and practices
• Stages of child development/behavior
• Appropriate student learning activities and student behavior management techniques

Abilities 

• Communicating with diverse groups and individuals
• Collaborating and working as part of a team
• Problem solving and conflict resolution

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all District policies relating to students and student behavior
• Addresses day-to-day student behavior concerns
• Counsels students and parents about school and district policies
• Assists in the planning, developing and implementing individual student behavior plans
• Serves as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues
• Assists in developing programs to promote positive student behavior
• Confers appropriate consequences for behavior issues
• Assists with facility use requests with the District office in the required timeline
• Assists with the school's crisis Management Plan and district team
• Assists and supervises fire drills and other drills as required by Board policy or statute
• Works closely with the District's School Security Officer to address and resolve safety concerns
• Provides supervision for student activities and events
• Ensures student behavior and attendance data are accurately entered into student database
• Facilitates the generation of local/state/federal reports
• At the high school level, assists with post-secondary enrollment options
• Develops an open, trusting relationship between faculty, students and community members
• Assists in yearly evaluations of staff under the guidance of the Principal
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Working Environment:

The usual methods of performing the job of Assistant Principal may require the following physical demands:  

• Minimal amount(s) of:   lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling
• Moderate amount(s) of:   fine finger dexterity, repetitive motion(s), walking, bending/squatting
• Significant amount(s) of:   mental attention/focus, speaking, listening

MRSD is an EOE