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Young World Physical Education lists this Assistant Principal- DeValles Elementary School opportunity in new bedford, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Principal - Devalles Elementary School
New Bedford Public Schools - John B. Devalles Elementary School, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Starting Date: July 1, 2026
Position Type: Full-time
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: June 6, 2026
Job Description
We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.
Requirements
Certified as an elementary school principal by the Mass. Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, with at least five years of successful teaching experience or administrative experience at the primary level.
Evidence of administrative and leadership ability.
Evidence of capacity and disposition to work cooperatively with pupils, parents, teachers, staff, and school administrators.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Elementary School Concept highly preferred.
History of outstanding attendance at work and school activities.
Familiarity with No Child Left Behind rules and regulations, School Improvement Planning and IDEA.
Responsibilities
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
Works collaboratively as a member of the elementary school administrative team.
Assumes responsibility for curriculum supervision and instruction for elementary school.
Coordinates all curriculum development and implementation with the principal, directors, teachers, etc.
Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school’s testing program, i.e. MCAS, etc.
Assists the principal in the development, implementation and follow-up of all professional development initiatives.
Works with directors and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests.
Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct.
Serves with parent, faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives during and after school day, with some evening assignments.
Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary.
Assists the principal in supervising co-curricular activities.
Assists the principal in the scheduling of teachers and students.
Assists in the proposal of schedules of classes and co-curricular activities.
Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such materials.
Assumes the responsibility for the coordination and assignment of substitute personnel, as necessary.
Assists the principal in evaluating all teachers according to the Unit A Contract.
Performs other tasks and assumes additional responsibilities as the principal may assign.
Terms of Employment: In accordance with the provisions of the N.B.E.A., Unit B Contract.
Additional Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Mary Carvalho , Principal
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Phone: ext. 44500
Email:
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
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Worksite address
new bedford, MA, 02746, US
Who can apply
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