Assistant Principal

Helps manage assigned school programs and services.

• Valid Michigan State Department of Education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements following a conditional offer of employment.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity. Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Ability to comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to utilize appropriate technology as directed. Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
• Successful teaching experience. Effective organizational planning and project management skills.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement program options, auxiliary services, and curricular materials that support the diverse learning needs of students.

• Helps manage assigned academic, guidance, pupil services, and student activities.
• Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the principal.
• Participates as an active member of the management team. Articulates a clear philosophy and shared vision of learning. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Promotes the district’s mission, philosophy, and vision. Builds internal/external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning.
• Advances the district’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Encourages innovations. Analyzes data to improve school operations. Serves as an information resource. Helps develop and implement the district’s strategic plan.
• Provides staff leadership. Engenders staff enthusiasm and teamwork. Promotes a safe, efficient, and effective work/learning environment. Advances the change process. Implements strategies and time-frames to accomplish organizational objectives. Helps resolve problems.
• Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Keeps current with state academic content standards, benchmarks, and indicators. Promotes the continuity of the instructional program.
• Helps administer the instructional program. Promotes academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Helps develop curriculum guides and courses of study. Helps evaluate and recommend instructional materials.
• Assists with the development of the master schedule. Helps ensure the equitable distribution of workloads. Facilitates classroom coverage during teacher absences.
• Assists with the revision and distribution of student/parent and teacher handbooks as directed.
• Helps manage the board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Pursues funding opportunities. Prepares grant/foundation applications. Implements funded proposals and complies with reporting requirements.
• Facilitates staff selection and orientation processes. Expresses high expectations and provides support to improve staff performance (e.g., observations, consultations, meetings, etc.).
• Promotes professionalism. Implements state mandated and locally developed personnel appraisal standards. Assists with the planning and delivery of effective staff development programs that improve teaching outcomes and student learning (e.g., methods, skills, commitment, etc.).
• Assists with the development of program schedules (e.g., courses, auxiliary services, student activities, etc.). Assists with program assessment processes.
• Assists with enrollment and withdrawal procedures. Upholds policies regarding immunization, age, attendance, legal residence, guardianship, classification, promotion, retention, testing, etc.
• Assists with student testing programs. Analyzes test results. Provides leadership for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning and improve…