Assistant Head of School; BASAS 10B Brighton ; SY

Position: Assistant Head of School (BASAS 10B) [Brighton High] (SY25-26)

Assistant Head of School

Brighton High School (BASAS
10B) (SY21-22)

Brighton High School is one of Boston's open enrollment, comprehensive high schools. We are a school that welcomes all students and are truly reflective of the City of Boston. Brighton High School provides the following opportunities for our students:

• A Biomedical Pathway including classes in anatomy, forensics, medical technology, medical diagnostic and more. The pathway includes internships for juniors and seniors.
• A Business and Entrepreneurship pathway including classes in business development, marketing, app development, and digital business platforms.
• Spanish and Arabic language programs.
• Multiple AP classes, including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, psychology, language and composition, literature, human geography, Spanish, and art.
• Competency based special education programs engaging students through restorative practice
• Alternative HS program embedded within the larger comprehensive high school
• Multiple sports and club opportunities for students.

We seek an Assistant Head of School with experience in supporting and leading CTE pathway programs, alternative education, special education, restorative practices, and comprehensive ESL programming. We further seek candidates with experience developing internships, building strong relationships with area colleges and universities, and demonstrated success building partnerships with community groups and stakeholders in the City of Boston.

General Description:

Brighton High is currently seeking visionary and dynamic individuals to serve as educational leaders in our school. We are looking for a highly motivated, exceptional, results oriented, independent professional who is committed to high standards of performance and achievement by both students and educators.

If you are excited by the idea of joining a team at the ground floor, and introducing transformational changes to turn a school around, then Brighton High School is interested in you! We are seeking candidates who are committed to high expectations for achievement, closing achievement gaps, and academic proficiency for all.

Through the interdisciplinary pathways, Brighton High's diverse students will gain a vivid understanding of the connections between academics and the world of work via interactions with industry partners, job shadows, internships, and dual-enrollment industry certification programs. Students in these pathways will also benefit from the closeness of a small learning community. We are extending the day by 30 minutes to support student success, and adding time in the summer and school year for staff professional development and collaboration.

Teachers will have many opportunities for leadership and creativity as we build out programming to meet our students' needs, develop interdisciplinary curriculum, and create exciting connections to outside partners.

Reports to: Principal/Headmaster

Responsibilities:

Takes leading responsibility for promotion of a welcoming, accepting, positive, restorative school culture where every student knows we care about them and miss them when they are not present.

Takes leading responsibility for promoting the school’s PBIS framework.

Implement BPS Code of Conduct; advise Deans on application of the Code of Conduct.

Provides coaching and leadership development support for classroom teachers, Deans, and Security Paras.

Supervises and evaluates teachers, Deans, and Security Paras for professional academic growth.

Assists teachers in the gathering and use of classroom data to inform instruction;
Assist School Culture Team in gathering and using data to inform school-wide initiatives.

Assists teachers in lesson and unit plan development aligned with the CCSS.

Assists in the supervision of all staff and assumes the duties of the Principal/Headmaster when he/she is not on the premises.

Helps plan for and participates in ILT, and participates in professional development planning.

Seeks funding to enhance the cultural and academic programs at the school.

Uses data to guide academic goals to assist the Principal/Headmaster in the preparation of Quality School Improvement document.

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