Middle School Assistant Principal

Middle School Assistant Principal

Location: Central Middle

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Commensurate with Administrative Agreement

Schedule: Starting with the  School Year

The role of the assistant principal is to serve as a “leader of learning” who collaborates with building administrators, staff, and students to foster a safe, caring, and supportive school learning community. The assistant principal ensures a rigorous curriculum, and supports evidence-based instructional practices and effective assessment strategies in a continuous cycle of improvement that results in high levels of learning for all students.

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with applicable secondary endorsement or coursework
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Instruction, or related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Valid Michigan administrative certificate
• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience
• Successful experience as a principal intern, assistant principal, or teacher leader
• Demonstrated results with raising achievement for all students

• Legal, ethical, and professional best practices in education
• Effective use of technology in the service of teaching and learning
• Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems
• Utilization of student and school performance data to improve student achievement
• Effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all student populations
• Curriculum alignment strategies to ensure focus and coherence within and across grade levels

• Support implementation of best teaching practices in support of student achievement; observe classrooms regularly and provide meaningful feedback to teachers
• Maintain a clear focus on individualized student learning that is guided by relevant and timely data
• Effective relationships with many different stakeholders (e.g., students, families, staff members, and the broader community)
• Create a safe learning environment that promotes equity and high learning expectations for all
• Utilize evaluation as a tool to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of instruction
• Optimize learning for all students by ensuring a guaranteed and viable curriculum
• Support the leadership of the Instructional Leadership Team
• Establish and sustain a professional culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior
• Ability to foster and maintain equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for students, families, and employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing with all stakeholders
• Assist with design and implement job-embedded professional learning
• Assist in the organization and scheduling of classes and extracurricular activities
• Organize and schedule time in alignment with instructional goals
• Promote shared leadership and collaboration opportunities that focus on effective teaching practices
• Support systems and processes to build a culture of collaboration, understanding, inclusion, and mutual respect
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body during school hours, on buses, and at athletic and special events
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High expectations for self and others and a belief that all students can learn at high levels
• Commitment to continuous improvement, using relevant data, and providing/receiving actionable feedback
• Resilience in the face of challenges and an orientation toward solutions
• Confidence to lead with humility, authenticity, transparency, and personal responsibility

• Mobility:
  • Ability to move freely around the school campus, including navigating stairs, hallways, classrooms, and outdoor areas
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing administrative tasks or attending meetings
• Endurance:
  • Capacity to work long hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to manage stress and maintain energy during peak times, such as during school events or disciplinary situations
• Visual and Auditory Requirements:
  • Clear vision, including the ability to read small print…