Middle School Assistant Principal

1 month ago

Baltimore, United States Friends School of Baltimore Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Middle School Assistant Principal


Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:


● A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and
learning.
● A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
● A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
● An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
● An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
● An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.
● Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.


Context and Philosophy

Friends School of Baltimore has an opening for a full-time Middle School Assistant Principal. This role will focus primarily upon student life and maintaining a positive Middle School community. Of special interest are candidates that are well versed in diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice work. In addition, the candidate must be proficient in utilizing Google tools and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities:


● Shares responsibility for establishing and maintaining a welcoming environment that demonstrates respect for all school constituent groups.
● Assists the principal in supervision and informal observation of faculty.
● Collaborates closely with the Division Principal and the other Assistant Principal. Also, collaborates with the administrative teams of other
divisions as well as Assistant Principals in other divisions.
● Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and, along with the other Middle School Assistant Principal, assumes leadership
of the school in the absence of the principal.
● Serves as a member of the Student Support Team to implement supports and proactive action plans for students who are having academic or
social-emotional challenges.
● Addresses and oversees student behavior, disciplinary matters, and restorative processes.
● Exercises leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Middle School policies.
● Assists in the annual editing of the Student Handbook.
● Oversees and manages extracurricular programming such as clubs, affinity groups, advisory, athletics, community service, and field trips.
● Organizes and leads a student leadership group, and mentors middle school student leaders.
● Plans and facilitates community events, traditions and competitions to establish a positive school climate and culture.
● Cultivates a strong relationship with parents to support students academic and social-emotional learning needs and foster effective
home-school collaboration.
● Presents at admissions events such as "In the Middle" and "Step-Up" nights.
● Identifies and prepares students to speak on admission panels.
● Communicates emergency procedures to students, staff, and parents, fostering a secure learning environment.
● Coordinates fire drills and emergency preparedness drills, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
● In collaboration with the other Middle School Assistant Principal and PK-8 Principal, oversees activities within assigned building(s).
● Identifies quality substitutes and coordinates sub-coverage for Middle School faculty
● Facilitates effective communication and collaboration between faculty, staff, administration, parents, and students.
● Serves on the Admission Committee and Discipline Committee.
● Attends and participates in regular meetings: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams, MS Faculty, and PK-8 Faculty.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and experience preferred. Must have a particular fondness for working with students and adults
in Middle School.
● Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate Quaker Principles and Quaker education into their work.


Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Friends School of Baltimore has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates
should email a cover letter (addressed to Heidi Hutchison, Principal, PK-8), a resume, and a list of
at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Madison Sunley,
Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.



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