Vice Principal of School Culture

Cleveland Lutheran High School Association•Detroit, MI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran West High School is seeking a Vice Principal of School Culture for the 2027-2028 School Year. This is a 12-month position reporting directly to the Head of School. The role oversees all discipline and conduct for the entire student body (6th-12th grade) and leads a team of Deans to support these responsibilities. The Vice Principal of School Culture will also be a member of the Administrative Team, contributing to the school's mission.

Requirements

Experience in private, Christian educational administration.
Experience in teaching ministry.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in administration and teaching.
Deep understanding of and commitment to Lutheran, Christian education and the mission of the CLHSA.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in strategic planning and implementation.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to approach challenges with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and the broader school community.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point person for student conduct and behavior on campus during school hours and off-hour events, issuing disciplinary consequences in alignment with the student handbook and communicating with students and families.
Oversee the student culture team, including the High School Dean of Students and Middle School Dean of Students.
Support the Welcome Center with processes for tardies, absences, and family communication.
Collaborate with the Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction to implement school-wide goals for conduct, academic integrity, and attendance.
Communicate student culture points of emphasis in weekly faculty emails and meetings.
Maintain and update the student handbook, evaluating and revising policies annually in accordance with school board decisions.
Coordinate supervision for all special events to ensure student monitoring and handbook compliance.
Coordinate supervision for all athletics events to ensure student monitoring and upholding of core values.
Work with the Campus Pastor and School Counseling Office to support students academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Implement Core Values with faculty, coaches, and programmatic leaders, evaluating implementation and dissemination yearly.
Create and implement student contracts regarding behavior, as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Create and implement attendance contracts, as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Monitor and/or schedule supervision of locker rooms throughout the school day.
Monitor and/or schedule supervision of the cafeteria with assistance from faculty and other administrators.
Be welcoming to students and families at the Main Entrance at the beginning and end of each school day.
Organize a locker cleanout day each semester with the assistance of school faculty.