PRINCIPAL - MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 4-7)

Hoosac Valley Regional School District is seeking a Middle School Principal to join our team. Responsibilities involve educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, organizational leadership, and school and community relations.

Educational Leadership:

Leads the school stakeholders in articulating a shared mission and vision for the school; Provides encouragement and support for teachers to try new things; Holds teachers accountable for high standards and expectations for all students; Participates in and contributes to the district’s leadership team; Models ethical behavior and promotes an atmosphere of respect; Ensures coordination with other grade levels and buildings; Maintains a school climate where teaching and learning proceeds uninterrupted and students feel safe and welcome in school; Ensures equity for all and values diversity in the school environment; Promotes and participates in a culture of ongoing and embedded professional collaboration; Celebrates building and school district successes; Promotes a culture that encourages diverse student engagement opportunities

Curriculum and Instruction:

Motivates teachers to achieve the most effective instruction; Supports the implementation of active learning through curriculum development and professional development; Directs ongoing curriculum planning, coordination, and evaluation; Consults and works with the district administration regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional collaboration; Consults and works with the Director of Student Services regarding accommodations and interventions for students and coordinates the delivery of special education services with the Director; Organizes time for instruction efficiently and effectively; Ensures that the learning needs of all students are met; Leads in the development of student assessment strategies and staff training in the area of assessment and literacy; Supports teacher collaboration and curriculum implementation; Promotes and models the effective use of appropriate instructional technologies.

Organizational Leadership:

Hires, supervises, evaluates, and terminates school personnel; Works with the district leadership team to plan and facilitate change; Works collaboratively with school stakeholders in decision making; Supervises and evaluates the performance of teachers and other staff using performance standards to identify areas for growth; Ensures maintenance of the building and grounds; Demonstrates communication skills that are clear, direct, respectful and responsive; Prepares and administers the budget by applying current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practices within the scope of responsibility.

School and Community Relations:

Involves caregivers in meaningful ways;  Assesses and responds to community needs and perceptions; Promotes partnership among school, business, and the community through both school and personal involvement; Interprets, articulates, and promotes community awareness of the school’s mission, vision, programs, activities, and services; Establishes effective mechanisms for communication inside and outside the school building.

Qualifications:

Massachusetts License or eligible for License as a Principal; Experience as an Administrator preferred; A minimum of 5 years as a successful teacher;

Master’s Degree in Education; Knowledge and experience with supervision and evaluation, curriculum development, scheduling and personnel management;

Effective communication skills; Innovative, motivational and collaborative leadership style; Committed to educational excellence.

Apply to:

Aaron Dean, Superintendent

Hoosac Valley Regional School District

49 Park St

Adams, MA 01220

Deadline:   June 30, 2026

It is the policy of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District that all programs, activities, courses of study, and employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

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