<p>Assistant Principal - Taft Elementary School Uxbridge Public Schools Taft Early Learning Center - Uxbridge, Massachusetts</p> <p>About Our School: Taft Early Learning Center is a public elementary school serving approximately 560 students from Preschool through Grade 3 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. We are a tight-knit community dedicated to early childhood education excellence and creating a foundation for lifelong learning and social and emotional well-being.</p> <p>Position Overview The Uxbridge Public School District seeks a dynamic and child-centered Assistant Principal to join the leadership team at Taft Early Learning Center. The ideal candidate will partner with Principal Mark LaBossiere to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.</p> <p>Job Details Position Type: Full-time (200 Days) Application Deadline: Open until filled Start Date: July 1, 2025 (for the 2025-2026 school year)</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>Student-Centered Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Promote a healthy, safe, and supportive school environment where all students feel valued </li><li>Support teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate practices for early learners </li><li>Lead daily discipline using restorative practices and PBIS frameworks </li><li>Manage therapeutic classroom interventions and crisis situations </li><li>Implement bullying prevention strategies and Second Step curriculum </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Instructional Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance educational excellence </li><li>Support curriculum development and implementation aligned with district goals </li><li>Participate in classroom observations and teacher feedback processes </li><li>Assist in analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Community & Communication</p> <ul> <li>Build positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners </li><li>Communicate effectively with all stakeholders about school programs and student progress </li><li>Enhance public relations and community engagement initiatives </li><li>Participate in developing and implementing school improvement plans </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Administrative Management</p> <ul> <li>Assist with master scheduling and daily operations </li><li>Support compliance with district, state, and federal requirements </li><li>Collaborate on facility management and safety protocols </li><li>Participate in budget planning and resource allocation </li></ul> </li></ol> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Massachusetts Educator License as a PreK-8, Principal/Assistant Principal </li><li>Master's Degree in Education or related field </li><li>Minimum of five years teaching experience, preferably in early childhood / elementary education </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and learning </li><li>Experience with data-driven instruction and intervention strategies </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Commitment to inclusive education practices and meeting diverse student needs </li></ul> <p>Desired Qualities</p> <ul> <li>Passion for early childhood education </li><li>Strong background in literacy and numeracy development </li><li>Experience with social-emotional learning approaches </li><li>Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with young children </li><li>Commitment to family engagement in early learning </li><li>Experience with Therapeutic Classroom management and TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) </li><li>Training in Safety Care </li><li>Expertise in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) implementation </li><li>Knowledge of restorative practices for elementary-age students </li><li>Familiarity with Bullying prevention strategies and Second Step curriculum </li><li>Comfort with leading PD for teachers and staff </li><li>-- My application affirms, that I have read and understand that the information which I have provided with this application process and the accompanying resume is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that any omission or falsified information shall subject me to disqualification from further consideration for employment and shall be considered justification for my immediate dismissal if discovered at a later date. </li></ul> <p>I hereby authorize all persons, schools, current employer(s) and previous employers and other organizations named in the application process and accompanying resume to provide Uxbridge Public Schools with any relevant information that may be helpful in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless said persons and entities and Uxbridge Public Schools from and all liability for providing and/or using this information."</p>