Middle School Associate Principal

Haslett Public Schools•Haslett, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Associate Principal serves as a leadership partner to the Middle School Principal, sharing responsibility for the middle school's instructional excellence, operational effectiveness, and culture. This leader plays a vital role in advancing student achievement and well-being for grades 6-8 through teacher development, student support systems, and daily operations management. The Associate Principal is positioned as a co-leader in driving school improvement initiatives and is integral to building a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment where all students thrive.

Requirements

Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or related field
Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level
Strong understanding of middle school practices, early adolescent development, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and social-emotional learning frameworks
Proven ability to analyze and use data to inform instructional decisions and support student growth
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, including teacher development and conflict resolution
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and adolescent mental health needs

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a passionate instructional leader who understands early adolescent development and approaches this work with both high expectations and genuine care for students and staff.
They are a skilled coach who thrives in classrooms, providing feedback that elevates teaching practice.
This leader demonstrates cultural competence, commits deeply to supporting students as they are, and builds authentic relationships across differences.
They bring strong systems thinking to operational challenges, emotional intelligence to complex situations, and creativity to problem-solving.
The ideal candidate sees this role as both meaningful in its own right and as preparation for future principalship, demonstrating initiative, ownership, and growth-oriented leadership.

Responsibilities

Conducts regular classroom observations and provides actionable feedback to teachers; facilitates professional learning communities and mentors new staff through comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional growth planning
Leads specific instructional initiatives as assigned, ensuring alignment with Michigan Department of Education requirements and best practices in middle-level education
Partners with the Principal in designing professional learning, teacher evaluation processes, and recruiting/screening candidates for middle school positions
Develops and implements comprehensive student support systems, including MTSS, PBIS, and restorative practices; coordinates student wellness initiatives and crisis response protocols
Maintains high expectations for student conduct while ensuring fair, consistent, and developmentally appropriate responses; uses data to identify patterns and implement proactive interventions
Promotes student voice and leadership through advisory programs and meaningful involvement in school decision-making
Oversees daily building operations, including master schedule development, student supervision, safety protocols, and coordination of student activities and athletics; supervises afternoon and evening school events
Builds authentic partnerships with families through regular communication and responsive problem-solving; serves as a key point of contact for parent concerns
Works collaboratively with the Director of Student Services to ensure appropriate programming for students with diverse learning needs, including English learners and those with IEPs or 504 plans
Analyzes achievement, behavioral, and attendance data to identify trends and opportunity gaps; leads data analysis sessions with teacher teams to inform instructional decisions
Serves as an active member of the administrative team, contributing expertise and participating in district-level continuous improvement efforts
Assumes principal responsibilities in the Principal's absence, providing seamless leadership continuity