Assistant Principal Job Royal Oak area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 26-27 Assistant Principal
St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak is searching for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, nurturing, and faith-filled assistant principal to share in leading our amazing school. We are a growing, vibrant, Christ-focused preschool through 8th grade school community located in downtown Royal Oak.

Position is full-time and begins July 2026.

Requirements:

Must be a Catholic in good standing, willing and able to share our Catholic faith with staff, students, parents, and our community, with authenticity and joy.
Master's degree in educational leadership, school administration, or related field
Valid Michigan administrator certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
AOD catechist certification (may be completed within 1 year of hire)
Must be an excellent written and verbal communicator
Required prior to working with students: fingerprinting, background check, and completion of Protecting God's Children training.

Key Responsibilities:

Catholic Identity & Mission
- Provide for the spiritual formation of staff, students, and families
- Serve as a visible faith leader, modeling Christian discipleship and professional ethics
- Ensure that the basic teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith are taught

Instructional Leadership
- Assist with teacher supervision, mentoring, and evaluation
- Monitor teacher lesson plans, attendance, and grading
- Develop and coordinate teacher professional development opportunities
- Promote best practices in instruction, assessment, and classroom management
- Guide and assist school staff in interpreting student assessment data

Student Life
- Assist in supervision of students during all aspects of the school day, including sharing supervision of extended care hours with principal
- Support student discipline/behavior management in alignment with school policies and restorative practices
- Foster a safe, nurturing, respectful, and Christ-focused school culture
- Assist with student support services, accommodations, and interventions, as needed
- Work with the St. Mary Athletic Board in maintaining a strong program of extracurricular options
- Serve as a chaperone for class trips as needed, including overnight camp and Washington D.C.

School Administration
- Assist the principal with daily school operations and administrative responsibilities
- Set up and monitor school information system through FACTS
- Monitor teacher lesson plans, attendance, and grading
- Create the annual class schedule
- Coordinate school safety measures including use of Crisis Go app and scheduling required safety drills
- Coordinate the scheduling of substitute teachers and manage the shared time program
- Serve as school and parish Virtus Coordinator
- Coordinate teacher SCECH submissions to MNSSA
- Assist principal with completion of reports, including MNSSA annual report

Community Engagement and Communication
- Build positive relationships with staff, students, families, parish staff, and the broader parish and diocesan community
- Plan and coordinate annual school Fun Run
- Assist with enrollment, retention, and advancement efforts
- Participate in school events, meetings, and activities

Personal Attributes:

Faith-filled, compassionate, and mission-oriented
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
Organized, flexible, and proactive problem-solver
Committed to continuous professional and spiritual growth

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Benefits package included

Application Process:

Please send a cover letter, resume, AND copy of your valid Michigan certification to Principal Gabriela Bala,
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).. You may also upload one file consisting of the 3 listed documents through the Paycor Recruiting online system. Please complete by February 20, 2026.


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