Middle School Assistant Principal

Midland Public Schools • Midland, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The assistant principal provides support for both supervisory and administrative functions. This role is crucial in supporting the building principal in developing teaching and learning, coordinating curriculum, and providing instructional support. The assistant principal will also nurture, lead, and instruct children from diverse backgrounds, address student behavior issues using restorative practices, and assist with building security protocols. Collaboration with staff, parents, and community partners is key to supporting students academically, behaviorally, and socially-emotionally. This position also involves managing student attendance and truancy, mentoring and evaluating staff, and leading professional learning. A significant responsibility includes directly managing district-wide special education operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing resource allocation, and providing instructional leadership to improve outcomes for exceptional learners. The assistant principal will also serve as a District Designee for IEP Meetings and MDR’s.

Requirements

• Master’s degree; both undergraduate and graduate work must be of exceptionally high quality. Inclusion in the candidate’s graduate training of appropriate courses in school administration and supervision is expected
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate and valid Michigan administrator certificate are required.
• Must meet all requirements for continuing education as outlined under section 1246 (1) of the Revised School Code
• Advanced computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Must demonstrate experience with emerging workplace technologies.
• Proficient using data to inform decisions around school improvement related goals
• Strong familiarity and experience utilizing learning management systems, student information systems, and instructional technology (Canvas and Synergy experience preferred)
• At least five years of teaching with excellent quality
• Previous administrative experience with evidence of successful leadership
• Establish and maintain good public relations and communication with students, parents, and members of the community while maintaining a calm and professional image
• Show evidence of patience and flexibility and an ability to inspire creativity, innovation, and growth in staff, students, and parents
• Able to work an irregular schedule
• Broad knowledge of modern learning theory and evidence-based practices, child growth and development, and modern trends and priorities in secondary school education
• Possess a keen awareness of the variability of student behavior, sensitivity to the feelings and challenges of students, and skills to provide appropriate support
• Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
• Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice
• Pass background check

Nice To Haves

• Canvas and Synergy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a support to the building principal: support the development of teaching and learning, coordinate curriculum in collaboration with district staff, and provide instructional support as requested by the principal
• Nurture, lead, and instruct children from a broad socio-economic base and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Address and document student behavior issues promptly and effectively, utilizing restorative practices when appropriate
• Assist with building security protocols including morning and lunch entrance monitoring and all safety roles as assigned by the principal and/or district
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, support staff, and parents to provide interventions and supports for students experiencing academic behavioral, or social-emotional challenges
• Manage student attendance and truancy, working with families and community partners to address attendance barriers
• Act as a mentor, coach, and evaluator as assigned by the principal for staff within the building
• Collaborate as an administrative team member around other district-level initiatives for students and staff
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and families verbally and in writing, in a timely, cohesive and accurate manner
• Lead and support collaborative teams
• Lead professional learning along with the building administration team to support staff learning
• Successfully complete district assigned trainings, per established deadlines – job specific training will be provided as available
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain an organized environment
• Work independently as well as with a team
• Accept and perform additional administrative responsibilities as assigned
• Fine motor skills and ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to entire shift as tasks require), as well as stoop, squat, bend, crouch, reach, kneel, and climb stairs frequently during the shift
• Able to ride in a vehicle, as necessary (e.g., training on occasion)
• Able to work indoors and outdoors during all seasons/weather/temperatures as permitted
• Directly manage district-wide special education operations by ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing staffing and resource allocation, and providing expert instructional leadership to staff and families to improve outcomes for exceptional learners.
• Serve as a District Designee for IEP Meetings and MDR’s
• Communicate effectively via district-assigned email on a daily basis as determined by supervisor
• Accurately complete electronic time sheets and absence reporting via time keeping system, per assigned deadlines
• Regular and reliable in person attendance
• Consistent and reliable performance of job responsibilities
• Perform other job responsibilities deemed appropriate by the supervisor/building administrator and/or Superintendent

Benefits

• Salary range 10at: $111,425 - $123,806
• 50 weeks per year position-full time.
• Hours during summer and school breaks may vary, as determined by District administration.
• Annually until reaching maximum; refer to Administrator Handbook

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees