Administrative Intern
: Job Details :

The Superintendent of Schools announces an Administrator Apprenticeship opportunity within the Fall River Public

School System.

Position: Administrator Apprentice Position

Job Description: To provide an aspiring administrator an alternative path to principal licensure. Upon successful

completion of the program requirements (described below), candidates will be eligible for Massachusetts licensure as

Principal/Assistant Principal.

Qualifications:

1. BA/BS Degree, Masters Degree preferred.

2. Licensed as an educator within Massachusetts

3. Excellent communication skills

4. Prior experience working to support and work effectively with students and families

5 Must have an excellent attendance record

Candidates with one or a combination of the following prerequisite backgrounds may apply for the apprenticeship.

At least an Initial license in another educational role and three full years employment in a district-wide, school-based, or

other educational setting

or

Three full years employment in an executive management/leadership role

or

Three full years employment in a supervisory, teaching, or administrative role in a private or charter school, higher

education, or other educational setting accepted by the Department of Education.

Candidates with an initial principal license needing a one year induction program with a trained mentor to meet

Department of Education licensure requirements may also apply to the apprenticeship program.

Performance Responsibilities:

Complete a yearlong apprenticeship, working full-time with an experienced building principal;

Successfully complete any coursework or other professional development opportunities as determined by the

district;

Complete the DESE PAL process demonstrating proficiency within the Massachusetts Administrator Performance

Standards;

Successfully complete the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) in Communication and Literacy;

and

Meet other licensure requirements as may be determined by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

(www.doe.mass.edu/Educators/03adminguide.pdf)

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the principal or the Superintendent of Schools

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable

alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the

Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Fall River Public Schools - Approved Job Description

FRPS Approved Job Description - Administrative Intern Approved by SC 2012

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits to be negotiated. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be

established within an individual contract. SALARY RANGE 23-24 55,000 to 85,000

Closing Date for Applications: Until filled

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.