Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Milford High School & Applied Technology Center is seeking an additional Assistant Principal to join a collaborative and student-centered administrative team. Serving approximately 600 students, as well as students from surrounding sending towns who attend our Applied Technology Center, Milford High School & ATC is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all learners.
The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven educational leader who is passionate about supporting both students and faculty. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates strong, ethical leadership, values collaboration and shared decision-making, and is committed to building and sustaining a positive school climate and culture. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills, a student-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic leadership team dedicated to continuous growth and excellence.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of Milford School District policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations and laws.
Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, school operations, and student services.
Knowledge of current research of school improvement practices and methods for raising student achievement.
Demonstrates educational leadership conducive to a positive learning environment for students and staff.
Effectively communicates with diverse groups.
Maintains confidentiality.
Motivates, encourages, and works with staff to ensure outstanding performance, as well as good morale.
Understands evidence based progressive discipline practices to ensure a positive culture and climate for students, and staff.
Excellent planning, organizational, management, and oral and written communication skills.
Excellent human relations skills.
Knowledgeable about special education, 504 and other educational laws.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree with a major in Educational Administration.
Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience and prior experience in an educational leadership role.
Prior experience supporting student life through student management, behavior support systems, and initiatives that foster positive student engagement and school culture preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Certified by the NH State Department of Education as a Principal (0003) or as a Associate Principal (0007).
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SCHEDULE: FTE = 1.0, year round position.
Welcome to ATX Learning
The Milford School District provides an authentic, rigorous, and personalized experience for all students, so they can pursue their passions and become reflective, empowered, and contributing citizens of an ever-changing world. It educates more than 2,332 Pre-K to 12 students and employs approximately 378 staff members. It is comprised of 1 high school & ATC, 1 middle school, 2 elementary schools and 1 alternative school.
Entry into the school district officially begins at Jacques Memorial Elementary School which focuses on literacy, communication, social-emotional learning, and beginning technology skills. These foundational skills are then being developed, nurtured, and strengthened at Heron Pond Elementary School.
A full-time gifted and talented instruction is offered to selected students and a unique educational commitment of is extended to students with special needs through a smaller, alternative school environment. Also, a robust instrumental music program is being offered to third grade students because we believe that instrumental lessons offered to students in the elementary grades will provide a solid foundation of skills to feed and expand the middle school and high school bands. The Milford School District offers a full array of interscholastic athletic activities, including swimming and wrestling, in the state's intermediate division.
Meanwhile, our Milford Middle School helps our students transition from elementary school students to high school readiness by providing them opportunities to grow and develop into young adults. Respect and responsibility for self, others, and property is promoted as students are guided toward their fullest potential in academics and citizenship.
Lastly, Milford High School provides students with rigorous and varied curriculum through multiple course offerings. The school engages all students in authentic experiences and motivates them to achieve their potential. Career Technical Education (CTE) classes at the Milford High School's Applied Technology Center (ATC) offer multiple career opportunities in a variety of fields. The ATC currently offers nine career clusters/pathways for students graduating with advanced skills in biotechnology, precision machining, engineering, culinary arts, business/accounting/marketing, video production, graphic arts, construction technology, and computer science.