High School Principal FY

Position: High School Principal FY 27 (300192) Job ID 1194
Position Type:

Administration/Principal

Date Posted:

3/2/2026

Location:

Bedford High School

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Bedford Public Schools

Invites applications for the position of:

High School Principal - FY27

Note:

This is a preliminary job description which will be updated with a leadership profile on or around March 10, 2026 after additional stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications:

* A Master's Degree in the appropriate discipline or in educational administration.

* A valid Massachusetts license as Principal/Assistant Principal (9-12).

* Demonstrated track record of building strong team cultures of deep trust and collaboration and creative problem-solving.

* Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.)

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in school administration and supervision.

* Demonstrated skills in organizational development, planning, decision-making, and interpersonal and community relations.

* Experience and training in working with adolescents.

* Minimum of three years as a classroom teacher.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to:

Superintendent of Schools

Supervises:

* All staff assigned to the school

* Other resource and service personnel while functioning in the assigned school.

Job Goal:
The primary responsibility of the High School Principal is to serve as the educational leader of the school, and to apply supervisory and administrative skills in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student.

Work Year: 12 month position

Performance Responsibilities:

1) Instructional Leadership

* Facilitate the development of a shared mission and vision.

* Encourage and use a variety of strategies to assess student performance.

* Apply current principles, practices, and research to foster effective teaching and student-centered learning

* Lead the ongoing renewal of curriculum and instructional programs.

* Promote and model the effective use of appropriate instructional technologies.

* Ensure that all teachers have high standards and positive expectations that all students can perform at high levels and engage in higher order thinking.

* Ensure that the needs of all learners are addressed equitably.

* Work with teachers and other staff to supervise and evaluate their performance, using performance standards, and to identify areas for growth.

* Support ongoing professional development of the faculty and staff.

2) Organizational Leadership

* Apply research and organizational leadership skills.

* Demonstrate communication skills that are clear, direct, and responsive.

* Create a positive, informed and dynamic climate for collegial teaching and learning.

* Demonstrate respect for existing program strengths. Solicit the creative input and experience of faculty and staff, and have a commitment to nurturing and building upon those strengths.

* Facilitate constructive change.

* Plan for, model, and encourage collaboration and shared decision-making.

* Apply strategic planning techniques that foster systemic approaches and result in sound decisions.

3) Administration and Management

* Carry out personnel selection, supervision, evaluation, and management functions for the school and/or district effectively.

* Apply current knowledge of policy formation and legal requirements within the scope of his/her responsibility.

* Apply current knowledge of fiscal management policy and practices within the scope of his/her responsibility.

* Apply current knowledge of auxiliary programs (such as transportation, food services, pupil personnel services, maintenance, and facilities management) within the scope of his/her responsibility.

* Use appropriate technologies to administer his/her responsibilities.

4) Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity

* Strive to ensure equity among programs and learning opportunities for staff, students, and parents.

* Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals.

* Contribute constructively to closing the race based and socio-economic achievement gaps

5) Relationships with the Community

* Assess the needs of parents and community members and involve them in…