Principal

Northeast Metro Tech High School is a four year public regional vocational high school. The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District comprises 12 communities North of Boston which send students of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. Understanding diversity, we strive to provide services and programs to meet students' needs in the areas of vocational, academic, physical, social, ethical, moral, and emotional development.

Northeast Metro Tech serves the communities of:
Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn.

**Position**:Principal

**Qualifications**:

- Master's degree or higher in education or a related field.
- Possession of a valid certification as a Principal/Assistant Principal or Vocational Principal/Assistant Principal through DESE.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in administration and leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Early College Experience which includes dual and concurrent enrollment models

**Responsibilities**:

- The principal is a well experienced team player who works in collaboration with the Superintendent and administrators to oversee and administer the high school's academic and CTE programs effectively.
- Shares a leadership vision in line with the Superintendent, administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Maintains and works to improve an environment where employees, students, families, and community members feel valued and respected.
- Communicates important information to the school community on a timely and routine basis.
- Oversees faculty and staff supervision and evaluation, making recommendations to the Superintendent on reappointments and other personnel matters.
- Manages employee orientation, staff induction, mentoring, and professional development programs.
- Organizes, directs, and evaluates high school instruction and operations to meet state and regional accreditation standards efficiently.
- Coordinates and oversees the Advisory Committee meetings and its members.
- Understands the importance and is dedicated to celebrating the diversity of our students, staff, and community.
- Prepares and continually reviews all policies and procedures relative to the school.
- Regularly attends student activities and events.
- Attends school committee and subcommittee meetings, providing reports as requested.
- Collaborates with the data analyst to compile, analyze, and report on student academic achievement, aptitude and proficiency, career technical competencies, discipline, attendance, and co-operative education data.
- Engages stakeholders in developing and executing the school improvement plan.
- Works with the Safety Coordinator for the development and enforcement of schoolwide safety policies, plans, procedures, and practices, ensuring compliance with safety drill mandates.
- Supervises the Assistant Principal and Vocational Deans to manage student behavior utilizing the PBIS model.
- Directs High School Administrators and school counselors in presenting a student orientation program for new students.
- Works to increase family engagement through the school council, family engagement events, volunteer opportunities, and regular communications.
- Prepares and updates the student handbook annually, enforcing its regulations.
- Manages daily student attendance records and addresses chronic absenteeism.
- Organizes events for graduating seniors, including scholarships, toolships, Senior Sign-Out, and commencement exercises with the school administration.
- Works with the Administrator of IT and Operations, to ensure the school is secure, maintained, and serviced properly.
- Maintains accurate records as required by statute, policy, or administrative directive.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.