FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Hemenway Elementary School

TITLE:

Vice Principal 

2025-2026 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

To use instructional leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to assist the elementary principal to promote and advance the educational development of students and staff; to participate in responsibilities such as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, child communications, supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; actively participating in the further development of the district’s multi-tiered systems of support, continued development of Social Emotional Learning and upholding the district’s Code of Character Conduct and Support; and to act in the capacity of the Principal during their absences from the building.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.  

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Current and valid DESE license in Principal/Assistant Principal grades 1-6 and SEI Endorsement for Administrators. Please note that licensure requirements are subject to change at the discretion of DESE.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of teaching experience in a public school setting and at least three years of administrative experience. Said administrative experience shall include at a minimum supervision and evaluation of staff and professional development work. Masters Degree in education preferred. Bilingual (Portuguese and/or Spanish) skills preferred.

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school; has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors; excellent skill in oral and written communications; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff and associates.  Flexibility will be essential. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. Bilingual (Portuguese and/or Spanish) skills preferred. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional and technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, parents, and the general public. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Demonstrates awareness of all district requirements and policies. Ability to use a personal computer and related software. Knowledge of child growth and development and how it affects learning. Experience in teaching and learning processes. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a group or team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

ASSIST THE PRINCIPAL IN: 

Development of Educational Programming:

• Developing, determining the appropriateness, implementing, and monitoring the instructional program.
• Revising, implementing, and evaluating curriculum.
• Participating on school-wide and district-wide committees for the advancement of the educational program. 

Student Supervision:

• Monitoring and interacting with students and their families regarding academic, social, and emotional issues.
• Developing and administering policies on student behavior and assisting teachers with serious discipline problems.
• Participating in the team evaluation process.
• Coordinating student activity programs, field trips, and other school activities as necessary. 

Staff Supervision: 

• Supervising, directing, and evaluating staff members.
• Coordinating staff development activities.
• Participating with staff in school problem-solving issues.

Administration:

• Developing schedules for various ancillary staff serving the school.
• Preparing the preparation of reports, records, and lists appropriate to the school’s administration.
• Interpreting and enforcing district and school policies and administrative regulations.
• Overseeing the development and administration of the school safety plan.
• Assisting in the administration of state and district required testing.
• Representing the principal in his/her absence. 

Other:

• Assuming additional reasonable responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
  

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building;
• Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time;
• Is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; 
• Is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.);
• Must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools; 
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties;
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer);
• Must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via email, and on the telephone;
• Must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction;
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties;
• May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
• Working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise;
• Must interact with students, parents, and other staff members;
• Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist children throughout the day;
• Is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students;
• Must be able to interact with students, parents, and other staff members and occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people;
• While the majority of the workday is spent inside, must spend time outdoors for recess, fire drills, and special activities;  
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens; 
• May receive unintentional injuries from aggressive students; and
• May be required some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

REPORTS TO:  

Building Principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the supervision and evaluation of Teachers, Aides, and Assistant Teachers per the Principal’s direction.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The number of worked days is specified under the provisions of the Framingham Administrators Association (FAA) contract. 

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Framingham Administrators Association (FAA) Contract

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Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment. opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status.

The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website.

Rev. 2024