Frances C. Richmond Middle School seeks a collaborative and adaptable educational leader to serve as Interim Associate Principal. This role is a vital partner to the building principal and staff in supporting students as we work to implement our mission: to inspire students to build the skills and compassion necessary to succeed in a complex world. The ideal candidate will be a creative leader with strong collaboration and communication skills, essential for partnering with educational teams, families, and the broader SAU 70 community. They must be committed to fostering a caring culture that embraces the joy and challenges of the middle school years. Position begins 8/25/25, open until filled.
Benefits for this position can be found in theAdministrator II Standard Benefits. Please visit theInformation for New Hires pagefor more.

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Job Description Approved By: SAU 70

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree or the equivalent, or evidence of working toward such with emphasis in administration and supervision.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a successful teacher, five (5) years of experience preferred.
• Applicants with supervisory, administration, and/or research experience in education preferred.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, evaluate, control, and manage the schools activities of student, teachers, and other personnel assigned to the respective school
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to successfully multi-task within role
• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Holds, has held, or is eligible for a valid New Hampshire educator certificate with an endorsement in a teaching area
• Holds a valid New Hampshire certificate as Principal or Statement of Eligibility

PRIMARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Rarely required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Not required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Occasionally required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Occasionally required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Occasionally required
12. Push/Pull:
Rarely required

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands of an employee in an Associate Principal role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This position supports the Principal in the effective administration of the school, assists the Principal with the management and control of resources, activities, and assigned personnel as required, and acts in the capacity of the Principal during the Principals absence from duty.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

Management and Control

• Establishes an attendance procedure in conjunction with the Principal and ensures that daily home contacts are made
• Oversees the school calendar for all groups who use the school facility and arranges for adequate supervision
• Assumes responsibility of the disciplinary functions of the school in conjunction with the Principal, and communicates with the parents verbally and in writing in all cases of suspension
• Prepares school reports that are necessary and appropriate to the office
• Assists the Principal with the preparation of the opening and closing of school
• Inspects the building frequently for physical problems or damages that require immediate attention
• Interprets and clarifies provisions of local and district wide policy when necessary, and supervises compliance at all times
• Communicates personnel problems to the Principal as they arise
• Assists the Principal in overseeing bus transportation and discipline associated with student busing
• May function as the liaison for the before and after school program(s), co-curricular programs, transportation, and/or food service
• Assists the Principal in maintaining appropriate student behavior in the cafeteria
• When assigned, allocates and directs special duty assignments for teachers, monitors, custodians and other district employees
• Coordinates fire, civil defense, bus drills and emergency response activities
• Assists Principal with the administration, evaluation, and supervision of school staff including custodial, paraprofessionals, lunch monitors, and administrative assistants
• Shall assist with the direction and coordination of procedures governing school and class attendance, promptness, and early dismissals and shall implement such procedures
• Assists the Principal with administration and supervision of student assembly programs, drama productions, and speech and music productions
• Assists with the annual budget and student accounts as directed by the Principal
• Completes any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal or other assignments delegated by the Central Office
• Coordinates and problem solves transportation issues

Instruction

• Assists the Principal in the formal evaluation process of the teaching faculty
• Assists teachers in terms of methodology and instructional techniques in all subject areas
• Observes the quality of instruction in conjunction with the Principal to promote professional growth in individual teachers
• Conducts post-conferences after each formal observation to discuss the purposes and outgrowth of the visitations
• Assists individual teachers in the development of setting long and short-term goals
• Assists the Principal in instituting instructional in-service programs with individual teachers and with departments on a continuing basis
• Planning and/or participating in various meetings including professional faculty meetings, staff meetings, grade level/content area team meetings, state-wide meetings and curriculum development meetings
• Assists the Principal on teacher assignments and scheduling
• Assists with the development and execution of the schools master schedule in conjunction with the Principal, guidance counselor, and other staff members
• Participates with the Principal in the development of a program of studies consistent with the needs of student and state mandates
• Assists with the planning of in-service training programs for teachers to enhance their development
• Assists with the orientation of all new teachers, makes necessary arrangements for hiring and supervising substitutes ensuring their familiarization with school philosophy, texts, guides, personnel policies, school facilities, and the needs of the community.

Community Relationships

• Assists the Principal in implementing a system of conferences and reports to inform parents regarding their childs progress relative to the overall school program
• Prepares and circulates bulletins and notices on instructional matters as directed by the Principal
• Participates in P.T.O. meetings and other community activities as directed by the Principal
• Assists the Principal in public relations and communications
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.