Interim High School Assistant Principal (2865)

Rochester Community Schools • Rochester Hills, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Community Schools is announcing an administrative vacancy for an Interim Assistant Principal at Rochester High School. This is a 1.0 FTE assignment that concludes on June 30, 2027. The role involves assisting the principal in leadership, supervision, and administration to foster student educational development. The position requires a Master’s Degree, a valid Michigan teaching certificate, and a Michigan School Administrator certificate. Candidates must demonstrate professional demeanor, resourcefulness, effective communication, and a strong knowledge of cultural proficiency strategies. Successful instructional administrative experience and three years of secondary teaching experience are also required. The ability to communicate effectively with staff and the community is essential. Alternatives to these qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree preferably in Educational Leadership, School Administration or Curriculum.
• Valid State of Michigan teaching certificate, preferably in Secondary Education.
• Michigan School Administrator certificate.
• Demonstrate and models professional demeanor, resourcefulness and effective communication strategies with diverse groups.
• Strong knowledge base in cultural proficiency strategies and best practices.
• Successful instructional administrative experience.
• Three years successful secondary teaching experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and community.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in Educational Leadership, School Administration or Curriculum.
• Preferably in Secondary Education.

Responsibilities

• Works to maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with the Code of Responsible Behavior and Student Conduct, incorporating restorative justice principals.
• Works cooperatively with various members of the Administration Center staff in addressing District problems relating to instruction, transportation, and special services.
• Recruits, screens, hires, trains, assigns and evaluates staff members assigned to the building.
• Functions as principal in the principal’s absence.
• Works with instructional staff to initiate, design, implement, and evaluate instructional programs, materials, and strategies to meet assessed needs of students.
• Plans and supervises activities and programs which are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum such as: sporting events, plays, concerts, assemblies, student council, student driving and parking, student fund raising, student publications, field trips and bus applications and interim reports.
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records and reports to parents on the progress and attendance of students.
• Works to establish and maintain a favorable relationship with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs and to interpret Board policies and administrative directives.
• Participates in building meetings and such other meetings as may be required by the District.
• Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
• Works with the principal to establish a budget and to allocate financial resources.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the community encouraging community participation in school activities.
• Keeps abreast of educational developments by attending conferences and workshops, and by reading and discussing issues with colleagues.
• Motivates and assists staff in setting curriculum objectives.
• Acts as a liaison between district and police liaison and outside agencies (courts, psychiatric, hospitals, etc.).
• Monitors the safety and administration of the school plant and grounds, and responds to emergency situations requiring first aid, etc.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of building and District reports.
• Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.
• Serves on standing and ad hoc building committees as needed.
• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school and its programs.
• Supervises student lunchroom and hallways, as necessary.
• Chairs the building team comprised of psychologist, social worker, learning consultant, teacher consultant, counselors, nurse, and speech pathologist.
• Offers guidance to employees who may be experiencing work-related or personal problems that may affect job performance.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/designee.

Benefits

• Step 1 of the RAA Master Agreement
• Benefits per the Rochester Administrators Association Master Agreement.
• If a current REA member, REA seniority would be maintained and a return to a REA position would be guaranteed, with the intent to return to current position, if possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager