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Assistant Principal Coventry High School

Young World Physical Education, Coventry, RI, United States


Assistant Principal Coventry High School
Coventry Public Schools of Rhode Island — Coventry High School, Coventry, Rhode Island.

Job Details
Job ID:

5666743
Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:

Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Principal – Coventry High School
Reports To: Principal or Designee

Primary Function:

Serve as an instructional and administrative leader of the high school, supporting the Principal in overseeing daily operations, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, and promoting student success. This role emphasizes student well‑being, staff collaboration, and effective school management.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field.

Valid Rhode Island certification as a Building Level Administrator.

Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level.

Prior administrative experience preferred.

Proven ability to build collaborative teams and positive school culture.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
220‑day work year. Salary and benefits per administrative contract. This position is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable employment contract and School Committee policies.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

Assist in coordinating curriculum, instructional programs, and academic standards in collaboration with the Principal.

Support the supervision and evaluation of certified faculty and support staff.

Participate in school improvement initiatives and instructional planning.

Assist with student scheduling and course assignments.

School Operations

Oversee daily operations in assigned areas of responsibility.

Maintain high visibility throughout the school to support a safe and orderly environment.

Assist in the supervision and discipline of students in collaboration with the Deans of Students.

Coordinate and support state testing and other school-wide initiatives.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Provide administrative supervision and maintain a visible presence at school‑sponsored events, including after‑school and evening activities.

Student Support Services

Coordinate and participate in MTSS, Section 504, SIT, IEP, attendance and truancy‑related meetings.

Support student behavioral and academic interventions.

Facilitate parent/teacher conferences and meetings involving students, families, and staff.

Oversee and support student activities and programs.

Staff Supervision and Collaboration

Supervise and evaluate educators and support personnel as assigned.

Serve as liaison among departments, teams, and stakeholders.

Promote a collaborative and professional work environment.

Family and Community Engagement

Assist in coordinating communication and public relations related for school activities.

Organize and support parent programs, orientations, and school communications.

Foster positive relationships with families and the school community.

Essential Functions and Work Conditions

Communicate effectively, supervise students and staff, and perform duties in a dynamic school environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Regularly required to operate a keyboard, to view a computer screen, and to sit or stand for extended periods of time; close vision and ability to adjust focus required.

Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items.

Required to move from location to location, lift items weighing up to 30 pounds, and drive a vehicle.

Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing.

May need to engage in CPI restraint and must be able to receive CPI training.

Evaluation
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the School Committee’s policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.

Non-Discrimination Statement
The Coventry Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Position Type
Full‑time

Job Categories
Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

Master degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information

Denise McIntire, Conf. Clerk HR

Flat River Administrative Complex

1675 Flat River Road

Coventry, Rhode Island 02816

Phone: 822-9400

Fax: 822-9406

Email: mcintiredenise@coventryschools.net

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