Associate Principal - Lower School Methuen Public Schools Comprehensive Grammar School - Methuen, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5529957 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR VACANCY NOTICE Title: Associate Principal Grades K-4, Comprehensive Grammar School OUR MISSION: Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning. POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Principal assists the Supervising Principal in collaboration with all building-level staff, in providing leadership that fosters excellence, scholarship, creativity and achievement for all students. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Massachusetts DESE License in the area of School Principal/Assistant Principal Master’s degree in Education Successful candidates should have a strong record of teaching experience, preferably in a diverse urban environment and at the elementary level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Principal in the organization, supervision, discipline and administration of the school. Works with the Supervising Principal in the improvement of the instructional program and inherent supervisory duties. Works in the area of curriculum organization and improvement. Assists the Supervising Principal in preparing the master schedule. Supervises and evaluates Lower School staff. Identifies, implements, and evaluates content-based instruction based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks. Uses technology appropriately: as an organizational tool for record keeping and scheduling, as a communication tool, data collection and accountability. Ensures presence and quality of educational practices and programs that address the needs, interests and abilities of all students. Holds teachers, students, and self to high standards of performance and behavior. Understands, uses and supports the use of intervention services for students. Accepts general responsibility for the supervising and for the disciplining of students in the building and on the grounds. Prepares, at the direction of the Supervising Principal, any official reports which are required of them. Assists the Supervising Principal in disseminating school information concerning school policies and practices to students, parents and teachers. Participates in parent conferences, PTO events and community relations. Performs other duties delegated by the Supervising Principal. SKILLS AND ABILITY Proven ability to develop and deliver programming that drives improved academic performance for diverse student populations; knows effective practice for differentiating instruction and Universal Design for Learning. Understanding of Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, pedagogy, and quality classroom materials including instructional technologies; experience developing and implementing curriculum for a wide variety of grade levels and subjects. Knowledge of effective instruction. Understanding of an urban school environment and commitment to improving student achievement. Genuinely believes that all students can achieve at high levels. Demonstrates cultural competence and an understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families. Builds and maintains strong relationships. Works successfully alone or on a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens to others and is able to effectively interpret others’ motivations and perceptions. Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations. Skillfully navigates existing political structures/systems. Practices and models data‑driven decision making. Is self‑motivated to take initiative and offer innovative solutions to problems and can do this on the team successfully. Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups. Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets. REPORTS TO Supervising Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary as per collective bargaining agreement with the Methuen Administrators Association. 10‑Month position. Methuen Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants. Position Type: Full‑time Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Welcome to Comprehensive Grammar School The C.G.S. Community of Learners believes in the worth, dignity, and uniqueness of each of its members. We aspire to achieve academic excellence and to develop the values of good citizenship. We will celebrate our diversity and work together to fulfill its promise. C.G.S. MISSION STATEMENT: To actively promote a positive climate where change, innovation and growth are fostered, facilitated and monitored. To instruct students in basic and critical thinking skills in order to enable them to reach their highest potential. To utilize our technical resources to prepare both students and the community‑at‑large for the future. To provide opportunities for parents to participate in every aspect of their child’s education. To infuse a multicultural focus into the curriculum and activities of the school. To develop a system of communication in order to create an informed school community. To create a decision‑making partnership to better allocate resources. To encourage and support progressive staff development activities. Contact Information Katie Proietti, Supervising Principal 100 Howe Street Methuen, Massachusetts 01844 Phone: 978‑722‑9051 Email: keproietti@methuen.k12.ma.us #J-18808-Ljbffr