High School Principal - Goodrich Academy

High School Principal - Goodrich Academy

Fitchburg School District Goodrich Academy – Fitchburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fitchburg Public Schools

Job : 5504271

Final date to receive applications: Mar 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Goodrich Academy is a public high school that prepares and empowers its students academically, socially, and emotionally. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, our school is founded on the belief that all students have a right to learn at their own pace and in a manner suited to their unique abilities. In a nurturing environment of high expectations and mutual respect, our students mature into independent, reasoning individuals who make responsible decisions, adapt to a changing world, and develop into engaged and productive community members.

It is the goal of Goodrich Academy to ensure that all students will graduate with academic skills, habits of mind, and technological literacy that will enable them to think critically, problem solve, collaborate, and communicate effectively.

Job Details: The High School Principal - GA facilitates the development of strong systems and structures that support the growth and achievement of all GA students. They actively participate in the work of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and promote the district's mission, values, and theory of action. The FHS principalship is an opportunity to lead a dedicated staff and support students as the school community transitions through and from the pandemic’s impacts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from an accredited college or university
• Advanced Degree preferred
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in:
  • Principal/Assistant Principal (5-12)
  • SEI Endorsement
  • Professional‑level licensure in a secondary subject is preferred
• Previous experience as a principal, headmaster, or equivalent
• Proven track record of improving a school’s students’ growth and achievement
• Proven track record of supporting and actively engaging instructional leadership teams
• At least five (5) years of classroom teaching experience at the secondary level; high school preferred
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents, and advocate for children to effectively problem-solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work with all stakeholders
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social‑emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional leadership, ensuring ALLGA students grow and achieve
• Provide leadership to staff in preparing students to have either career or college options
• Supervise the daily activities of the instructional team and the support staff and strive to be present in classrooms each day. Initiate, design, and implement programs that meet the needs of the school in concert with the Superintendent, the School Committee, and Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Department Coordinators
• Administer and guide the supervision and evaluation plan for all staff members
• Contribute to the evaluation of the curriculum offerings in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan
• Serve as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), which develops, implements, and monitors the progress of the School wide Instructional Focus
• Prepare and administer the budget for the school in conjunction with the school council and the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
• Develop and implement a code of conduct that ensures a safe and supportive school climate
• Establish and maintain ongoing communications with parents and the community about the school through newsletters, media presentations, or press releases
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with parents, local community groups,…