Interim Assistant Principal HPHS

Oakland Schools•Hazel Park, MI

About The Position

Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of Hazel Park High School Interim Assistant Principal, for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year. The school is served by a caring and professional teaching staff providing instruction to approximately 575 students. The Hazel Park community is proud and supportive of its schools, the staff and student population. The successful candidate for this position will be an honest, approachable communicator, who is student-centered in his or her approach to instructional leadership. Demonstrated success in establishing a positive teaching and learning climate, an eagerness to authentically engage students, the ability to establish standards for student and staff accountability, and a proven track record in establishing high expectations for achievement are among the attributes the successful candidate shall possess. Additional core leadership competencies would include exceptional planning, decision and problems solving skills, initiative and persistence, dependability, enthusiasm, an individual that can mentor others and collaborate with all vested partnerships.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, preferred or equivalent (as determined by Employer).
Michigan Administrator Certificate - required.
Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate.
Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
Demonstrated record of building high functioning teams, developing trusting relationships, and managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Experience providing coaching/leadership for the range of opportunities provided by a comprehensive high school, including academics, athletics, and the arts.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with successful school improvement planning, including consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction and develop interventions.
Demonstrated record of engaging students, staff, parents, and community in building a positive culture for learning.
Documented professional development or experience in District initiatives preferred, including Common Core Curriculum, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Systems, Technology Integration, and Advanced Programming options for students.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a consistent, fair and caring student behavior management system.
Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff.
PowerSchool experience preferred.
Experience with high school scheduling and academic planning.
Demonstrated ability to coach and support teachers to improve instructional practice.

Nice To Haves

Preferred three or more years successful administrative experience at the secondary level.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading, administering, managing and supervising the operation of the school and the programs in compliance with Board of Education policy and the direction of the Superintendent.
Assist in serving as the instructional leader for all programs serving Hazel Park High School students.
Assist building administrative team in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all staff in advancing student achievement.
Assist in leading building instructional leaders in planning and implementing staff professional development activities that align with district and building school improvement goals.
Provide leadership for the coordination, scheduling, and supervision of all HPHS events, assuring that Administration is represented at HP events.
Provide input to selection, orientation and supervisory monitoring of staff in cooperation with District hiring procedures.
Provide communications leadership that results in mutual relationships supportive of student learning between students, staff, and parents.
Develop and facilitate opportunities which allow for students, staff and parents to be integral to the school culture and climate.
Establish a culture of high expectations for academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities and behavior.
Maintain high expectations for student conduct and enforce discipline in compliance with District procedures and according to due process rights of students.
Assist in the maintenance of accurate records on the academic progress and attendance of students.
Assume building level responsibility for the safety and security of all students and staff.
Assist in monitoring building level expenditures and building budget line items, while being responsible for all activity in student activity accounts.
Provide leadership for student assessment and student achievement data analysis to inform teaching and the school improvement process, with the goal of increasing levels of student achievement and closing the achievement gap.
Ensure that all students are provided with consistent counseling and support services as needed for academic and school success.
Participating in district-wide activities, curriculum, planning, and in-service training.
Working with central office personnel to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school and the Hazel Park School District.
Other duties as assigned.