High School Assistant Principal

Title
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High School Assistant Principal
Location
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Northern High School
Reports to
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Building Principal
Salary
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Commensurate with Administrative Agreement
Schedule
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Starting with the - School Year

Job Summary: 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 curricula, and supports evidence-based instructional practices and effective assessment strategies in a continuous cycle of improvement that result in high levels of learning for all students.

• Minimum qualifications: Valid Michigan teaching certificate with applicable (elementary/secondary) endorsement or coursework
• Masters 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 Behavior 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…