High School Class Principal

High School Class Principal

The following principal position is currently open for the 2026-27 school year:

Position Title:

High School Class Principal

Position Location:

Pioneer High School

Salary: AAAA Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship:
Building Principal

The City of Ann Arbor is home to one of the finest public education school systems in the nation. The Ann Arbor Public Schools. In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, educators are driven to welcome and care for, ensure access and enhance opportunities for every child, every day. In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, our district Equity Plan drives our staff and school community in ensuring we have an anti-racist and inclusive environment at each of our elementary schools, secondary schools, and district departments and divisions.

AAPS schools consistently rank among the top in Michigan and across the country in academics, the performing arts and sciences, and athletics, including the number of Merit Scholarships, National Merit Semi-Finalists, Finalists and Award Recipients. Ann Arbor students consistently score well above state and national academic means. AAPS prioritizes meeting the needs of a diverse student body through a challenging curriculum delivered by a highly effective teaching and support staff.

World-class programs include quality early childhood learning, STEAM and Project Lead the Way Y5 - 12th grade, a full continuum P12 International Baccalaureate program, and all the benefits of strong partnerships with local universities, high tech businesses, and a culturally rich and supportive community.

Qualifications and Requirements:

We believe that equity is the moral responsibility of every leader to take the intentional actions necessary to create learning communities free of barriers, biases, and disproportionality for each and every person regardless of personal characteristics and social circumstances. We are seeking a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused, and visionary leader who has a core belief of seeing equity, diversity, and inclusion as our greatest asset.

This leader will co-create an anti-racist, collaborative, and inclusive environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community. Applicants for this leadership position should be able to share previous experiences aligned with this belief and communicate both successes and challenges they have experienced with creating equity-centered learning communities.

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.

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Education from an accredited institution with emphasis in supervision, administration, curriculum, or related field. Five years of successful teaching and/or counseling experience at the secondary level preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Teaching Certificate with secondary level endorsement or special coursework related to secondary education preferred. Valid Michigan administrative certification (or ability to obtain). Meet the criteria established by North Central Association for principals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate instructional and non-instructional staff and make appropriate recommendations. Provide assistance to teachers in planning, classroom management, student evaluation and the delivery of the instructional process. Assist in creating a positive school climate that is conducive to teaching and learning.

This is a full-time position, requiring regular reliable, and predictable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Language

Skills:

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Communicate effectively and present information in oral and written form.

Reasoning Ability:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement. Understand the needs of and relate to middle school students and possess effective and innovative ideas for working with them.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds. Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected…