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Framingham Creating Associate Principal Position at High School

Framingham Public Schools began advertising for a vice principal at Framingham High School this week.

Framingham Public Schools began advertising for a vice principal position at Framingham High this week.

Framingham Superintendent of Schools Stacy Scott said "no one is leaving. We are creating an Associate Principal position to support building wide initiatives."

He said an "internal candidate is likely to take this position and the vacancy is being posted in anticipation."

He said the addition of an associate principal at the high school will have no effect on "grade assignments" of the vice principals at Framingham High.

In June, Adam Goldberg, an Associate Principal at Lexington High School and a Framingham resident, was named Framingham High's new principal.

He replaces Michael Welch, another Framingham resident, who is now the new Superintendent of Schools in Dedham. Welch had been principal at Framingham High since 2005.

The other finalist for the Framingham High principal post was current Framingham High Vice Principal Elyse Torbert.

The vice principal position advertised on Monday, July 7, stated, candidates should have:

1. Five (5) years teaching experience in public school setting and at least three years administrative experience. Said administrative experience shall include at a minimum supervision and evaluation of staff and professional development work.
2. Current and valid DESE license in Principal/Assistant Principal grades 9-12.
3. Masters Degree in education preferred.
4. Bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish) skills preferred.

Responsibilities included:

SCHOOL COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as counselor and problem solver with students, teachers, and parents
2. Meet with parents and parent groups to foster closer home-school relationships
3. Act as a liaison between the school and resources available in the community

CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve on various committees within the school and the district to improve middle school organization and programs
2. Assist in the development of curriculum

PUPIL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and administer the policies on student behaviors assisting the teacher with serious discipline matters
2. Design and run orientation sessions for new students
3. Coordinate orientation of eighth grade students to high school programs
4. Monitor student attendance
5. Coordinate student activity programs, field trips, and other school activities as necessary

STAFF PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise, direct, and evaluate staff members
2. Participate in team meetings with teachers and support staff to assess student needs and coordinate group efforts at problem solving
3. Work with staff in the grouping of students for academic and non-academic activities.
4. Assist in the interviewing and evaluating of new staff members
5. Work with guidance counselors, social workers, and psychologist to provide appropriate services to students
6. Develop and monitor staff supervisory schedules 

ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Actively participate in implementation of policies and approaches which result in the efficient and effective management of the schools
2. Schedule and supervise special events throughout the school year
3. Assist in the development of a master schedule for both students and staff
4. Supervise the grading and attendance process
5. Supervise the administration of state and district required testing
6. Supervise the completion of district, state, and federal reports
7. Develop and monitor cafeteria schedules
8. Supervise and monitor school bus schedules
9. Represent the principal in his/her absence
10. Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal


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