Job: Principal, two-way immersion school (Spanish/English), MA - DEADLINE 11 MAY

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K-8 Principal
Amigos School
www.cps.cambridge.ma.us

We are seeking an exceptional educator to lead the K-8 Amigos School, =
founded on a developmental Spanish-English, bilingual program based on a =
two-way language immersion approach. Amigos serves native speakers of =
English and native speakers of Spanish, kindergarten through eighth =
grade. Amgios offers a rigorous academic experience in two languages =
while providing the opportunity to cultivate friendship and respect =
among the diverse ethnic and linguistic groups represented in the school =
community. The goals of biliteracy and cultural competence for students, =
staff and families are the core of the Amigos mission.

Candidates should posses deep commitment to full bilingualism and =
excellent English/Spanish skills; Master's Degree or higher from an =
accredited college or university with graduate courses in school =
administration; a minimum of 5 years teaching and/or administrative =
experience preferably in a two-way bilingual immersion program in an =
urban elementary school setting; and MA certification as K-8 Principal =
(or ability to be certified).

Salary: $79,076-$86,880.

Applicants are requested to submit dual letters of application and/or =
dual copies of resumes (one in English, and one in Spanish) if at all =
possible. The closing date for accepting applications is May 11, 2001.

To Apply: Please direct a letter of application, including a statement =
granting permission for community/staff review of credentials, resume, =
proof of certification, graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference =
to Ms. Barbara J. Allen, Executive Director of Human Resources, =
Cambridge Public Schools, 159 Thorndike St. Cambridge, MA 02141. AA/EEO =
Employer.