26-27 Assistant Principal

Archdiocese of Detroit•Royal Oak, MI

About The Position

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 8 th 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.
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

Responsibilities

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
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
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.
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 CrisisGo 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
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