Middle School Associate Principal

Middle School Associate Principal

Haslett Public Schools

Middle School Principal – Assistant, full time

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Middle School Associate Principal serves as a leadership partner to the Middle School Principal, sharing responsibility for the middle school’s instructional excellence, operational effectiveness, and culture. This leader plays a vital role in advancing student achievement and well‑being for grades 6‑8 through teacher development, student support systems, and daily operations management. The Associate Principal is positioned as a co‑leader in driving school improvement initiatives and is integral to building a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment where all students thrive.

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers; facilitate professional learning communities and mentor new staff through comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional growth planning.
• Lead specific instructional initiatives as assigned, ensuring alignment with Michigan Department of Education requirements and best practices in middle‑level education.
• Partner with the Principal in designing professional learning, teacher evaluation processes, and recruiting/screening candidates for middle school positions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive student support systems, including MTSS, PBIS, and restorative practices; coordinate student wellness initiatives and crisis response protocols.
• Maintain high expectations for student conduct while ensuring fair, consistent, and developmentally appropriate responses; use data to identify patterns and implement proactive interventions.
• Promote student voice and leadership through advisory programs and meaningful involvement in school decision‑making.
• Oversee daily building operations, including master schedule development, student supervision, safety protocols, and coordination of student activities and athletics; supervise afternoon and evening school events.
• Build authentic partnerships with families through regular communication and responsive problem‑solving; serve as a key point of contact for parent concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Student Services to ensure appropriate programming for students with diverse learning needs, including English learners and those with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Analyze achievement, behavioral, and attendance data to identify trends and opportunity gaps; lead data analysis sessions with teacher teams to inform instructional decisions.
• Serve as an active member of the administrative team, contributing expertise and participating in district‑level continuous improvement efforts.
• Assume principal responsibilities in the Principal’s absence, providing seamless leadership continuity.

The ideal candidate is a passionate instructional leader who understands early adolescent development and approaches this work with both high expectations and genuine care for students and staff. They are a skilled coach who thrives in classrooms, providing feedback that elevates teaching practice. They demonstrate cultural competence, commit deeply to supporting students as they are, and build authentic relationships across differences.

They bring strong systems thinking to operational challenges, emotional intelligence to complex situations, and creativity to problem‑solving. This candidate sees the role as both meaningful and as preparation for future principalship, demonstrating initiative, ownership, and growth‑oriented leadership.

• Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or related field
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level
• Strong understanding of middle school practices, early adolescent development, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and social‑emotional learning frameworks
• Proven ability to analyze and use data to inform instructional decisions and support…